Butter Toffee Pretzels Recipe

Introduction

Butter Toffee Pretzels are a delightful sweet and salty treat perfect for snacking or sharing. These crunchy pretzels coated in rich, buttery toffee and topped with English toffee bits offer an irresistible combination of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• 16 ounces mini pretzel twists
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup salted butter, sliced into pats (1 stick)
• 5 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 8 ounces Heath English toffee bits, divided

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil and generously spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Step 2: Pour the mini pretzel twists into an extra-large heat-safe bowl.
3. Step 3: In a 3 to 4-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the light brown sugar, sliced butter pats, and light corn syrup. Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a low boil. Let it boil for 5 minutes while stirring.
4. Step 4: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. Be cautious as the toffee mixture will bubble up and thicken quickly.
5. Step 5: Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture over the pretzels. Use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to gently stir and coat the pretzels evenly.
6. Step 6: Spread the coated pretzels evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Step 7: Sprinkle half of the Heath toffee bits over the coated pretzels.
8. Step 8: Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, turning the toffee pretzels every 15 minutes to ensure even coating.
9. Step 9: Remove the pretzels from the oven and immediately sprinkle the remaining Heath toffee bits over the top.
10. Step 10: Allow the toffee pretzels to cool completely before breaking them apart for serving.

Tips & Variations

• Use a silicone spatula to avoid scratching your bowl and for easier mixing of the sticky toffee.
• For a nutty twist, add chopped pecans or almonds along with the toffee bits before baking.
• If you prefer a less sweet snack, reduce the corn syrup to 3 tablespoons.
• Make sure to turn the pretzels during baking to prevent clumping and ensure even coating.

Storage

Store the cooled butter toffee pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. To re-crisp any softened pretzels, spread them on a baking sheet and warm in a 250°F oven for 5 to 8 minutes.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular pretzels instead of mini pretzel twists?

Yes, regular pretzels can be used, but mini twists ensure better coating and bite-sized pieces. Just adjust mixing and spreading accordingly.

What is the purpose of baking soda in this recipe?

Adding baking soda causes the toffee mixture to bubble and aerate, creating a lighter, less dense texture for the coating.

Butter Toffee Pretzels Recipe

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• Author: Hugo
• Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 6 cups of coated pretzels, serving about 8–10 people as a snack 1x

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Description

Crunchy mini pretzel twists coated with a rich homemade butter toffee sauce and studded with English toffee bits, baked to perfection for an irresistible sweet and salty snack.

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Ingredients

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Snack Base

• 16 ounces mini pretzel twists

Toffee Sauce

• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup salted butter (sliced into pats, 1 stick)
• 5 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon baking soda

Toppings

• 8 ounces Heath English toffee bits, divided

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Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil and generously spray it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
2. Prepare Pretzels: Pour the mini pretzel twists into an extra-large, heat-safe mixing bowl, making it ready to combine with the toffee sauce.
3. Make Toffee Sauce: In a 3 to 4-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine light brown sugar, sliced butter pats, and light corn syrup. Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a low boil, allowing it to boil for 5 minutes to create a rich, sticky toffee base.
4. Add Vanilla and Baking Soda: Remove the saucepan from heat carefully and stir in pure vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up and thicken quickly, so stir cautiously to fully incorporate.
5. Coat Pretzels: Immediately pour the hot toffee sauce over the pretzels in the heat-safe bowl. Using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, gently stir to coat all the pretzels evenly with the toffee.
6. Spread on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated pretzels evenly on the prepared baking sheet using your spoon or spatula to ensure they don’t clump together.
7. Add Toffee Bits: Sprinkle half of the Heath English toffee bits evenly over the coated pretzels before baking.
8. Bake: Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Every 15 minutes, turn the pretzels gently to ensure even baking and prevent sticking.
9. Add Remaining Toffee Bits: Right after removing the pretzels from the oven, sprinkle the remaining Heath toffee bits over the hot pretzels so they melt slightly, adding extra toffee flavor and crunch.
10. Cool and Serve: Allow the toffee pretzels to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, break them apart into clusters and enjoy this sweet and salty treat.

Notes

• Use a heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent the sticky toffee from tearing through during baking.
• Be cautious when adding baking soda to the hot toffee mixture as it will bubble vigorously.
• Turning the pretzels every 15 minutes during baking ensures even caramelization and prevents burning.
• Store cooled toffee pretzels in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Category: Snack
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: butter toffee pretzels, sweet and salty snack, homemade toffee, English toffee bits, holiday snacks, easy party treats