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Butter Toffee Pretzels: The Addictive Sweet and Salty Snack

A pile of crunchy, glazed toffee pretzels coated in shiny caramel, sprinkled with salt flakes.
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Make the ultimate sweet and salty snack with this simple recipe for Butter Toffee Pretzels. You get a rich, buttery toffee coating baked onto crunchy pretzels for an irresistible treat perfect for game day or edible gifts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (12 ounce) bag mini pretzel twists
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Spread the mini pretzel twists in a single layer on the prepared sheets.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and brown sugar. Stir constantly until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and let it boil for exactly one minute without stirring.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Quickly stir in the vanilla extract and then immediately stir in the baking soda. The mixture will foam up.
  4. Pour the toffee mixture evenly over the pretzels on the baking sheets. Use a spatula to gently fold and toss the pretzels until they are fully coated. Work quickly before the toffee sets.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the sheets from the oven and gently stir the pretzels. Return them to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes.
  6. Remove the pretzels from the oven. Let them cool completely on the baking sheets. As they cool, the toffee coating will harden into a crunchy shell. Break apart any large clumps before serving or storing.

Notes

  • This recipe works best with mini pretzel twists because they hold the toffee coating better than larger rods.
  • Do not over-boil the butter and sugar mixture; one minute at a rolling boil is the key to the correct toffee consistency.
  • Store the finished toffee pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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