Description

Butter Toffee Pretzels are a delightful sweet and salty snack made by coating mini pretzels in a rich homemade butter toffee sauce, then baking until perfectly crunchy. This recipe offers a wonderfully caramelized treat that’s ideal for parties, gift-giving, or simply enjoying as a flavorful indulgence.

Ingredients

Snack Ingredients

10 cups mini pretzels

Toffee Sauce Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
Prepare the Toffee Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the brown sugar and light corn syrup, stirring gently. Bring the mixture to a boil and allow it to boil for 5 minutes without stirring to create a smooth caramel. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda, which will cause the mixture to foam up and become lighter in texture.
Coat the Pretzels: Place the mini pretzels in a large bowl. Pour the hot toffee sauce over them and stir thoroughly to ensure all pretzels are evenly coated with the buttery caramel mixture.
Bake: Spread the coated pretzels evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to promote even toffee coating and baking. This slow baking helps the toffee set and the pretzels become crisp.
Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and let the pretzels cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, break apart any clusters. Store the toffee pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their freshness and crunch.

Notes

Be sure not to stir the toffee sauce while boiling to prevent crystallization and ensure a smooth texture.
Stirring every 15 minutes during baking ensures even coating and prevents burning.
Completely cool the pretzels to allow the toffee to harden for the best crunch.
Store in an airtight container away from humidity to keep the toffee crisp.
Can be customized by adding nuts or drizzling melted chocolate after baking for extra flavor.