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Butter Toffee Pretzels: The Ultimate Sweet & Salty Snack Recipe

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Sweet and salty Butter Toffee Pretzels are an irresistible treat! Mini pretzels are coated in a buttery toffee, topped with melted chocolate, and your favorite toppings. Perfect for holidays, parties, or a simple sweet snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound mini pretzels (about 12 cups)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces milk chocolate chips (or semi-sweet, if preferred)
  • Optional toppings: chopped pecans, walnuts, sprinkles, sea salt flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Arrange Pretzels: Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, close together without overlapping too much.
  3. Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  4. Add Sugars: Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the melted butter. Stir constantly until the sugars are completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth (2-3 minutes).
  5. Boil: Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue to cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Add Flavorings: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well combined (mixture will foam).
  7. Pour Toffee: Pour the toffee mixture evenly over the pretzels, covering as many as possible.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the toffee is bubbly and golden brown.
  9. Cool Slightly: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let it cool slightly for a few minutes.
  10. Add Chocolate: Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee-covered pretzels.
  11. Soften Chocolate: Let the chocolate chips sit for a minute or two to soften.
  12. Spread Chocolate: Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the pretzels.
  13. Add Toppings: Immediately sprinkle with your desired toppings.
  14. Cool Completely: Let the pretzels cool completely at room temperature (1-2 hours) or in the refrigerator (30 minutes).
  15. Break and Store: Once the chocolate is completely set, break the pretzels into bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Notes

  • Use different types of chocolate (dark, white, peanut butter chips).
  • Add different toppings (crushed Oreos, shredded coconut, chopped candy bars).
  • Make it spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the toffee mixture.
  • Use different pretzels (pretzel rods, waffle pretzels).
  • Salted Caramel Version: Sprinkle with sea salt flakes after adding the chocolate.
  • Nut-Free Option: Omit the nuts and use sprinkles or other nut-free toppings.
  • Toffee is burning: Reduce the heat and stir constantly.
  • Chocolate isn’t melting: Make sure the toffee is still hot when you add the chocolate chips. You can also pop the baking sheet back into the oven for a minute or two to help the chocolate melt.
  • Pretzels are sticking to the parchment paper: Make sure you’re using good quality parchment paper. You can also lightly grease the parchment paper with butter or cooking spray.

Find it online: https://mmmflavors.com/butter-toffee-pretzels/