Butter Toffee Pretzels Recipe

Introduction

Butter Toffee Pretzels offer a perfect balance of salty crunch and sweet, buttery toffee. This delightful treat is easy to make and ideal for snacking or sharing during gatherings. With a rich caramel flavor and a satisfying crunch, they’re sure to become a favorite.

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 pretzels 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. Allow it to boil for 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up and thicken quickly, so proceed with caution.
5. Step 5: Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture over the pretzels. Use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to gently stir until the pretzels are completely coated.
6. Step 6: Spread the toffee-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, turning the pretzels every 15 minutes to ensure even coating and toasting.
9. Step 9: Once removed from the oven, immediately sprinkle the remaining Heath toffee bits over the warm pretzels.
10. Step 10: Allow the toffee pretzels to cool completely before breaking them apart and serving.

Tips & Variations

• Use powdered sugar to dust the cooled pretzels for an extra touch of sweetness and a festive look.
• Swap Heath toffee bits with chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture.
• For a chocolate twist, drizzle melted dark or milk chocolate over the cooled pretzels before serving.
• Make sure to stir constantly when boiling the toffee mixture to prevent burning or sticking.

Storage

Store the cooled Butter Toffee Pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. To re-crisp them, heat briefly in a low oven (around 250°F) for a few minutes, but avoid overheating to prevent the toffee from melting.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of pretzel?

Yes, larger pretzels or pretzel rods can be used, but baking times may vary slightly. Mini twists are ideal for even coating and baking.

Why does the toffee mixture bubble up when I add baking soda?

The baking soda reacts with the acidic ingredients in the toffee mixture, creating small air bubbles that lighten the toffee and give it a crunchy, almost airy texture. This is normal and desired for the proper toffee consistency.

Butter Toffee Pretzels Recipe

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Butter Toffee Pretzels are a delightful sweet and salty snack made by coating mini pretzel twists in a rich, buttery toffee mixture, then baked to perfection and topped with crunchy English toffee bits. This treat combines the crunchiness of pretzels with the smooth, caramelized flavor of toffee, making it a perfect party snack or giftable homemade confection.

• Author: Elias
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Snack
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Pretzels

• 16 ounces mini pretzel twists

Toffee Mixture

• 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

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: 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: Place the 16 ounces of mini pretzel twists into an extra-large heat-safe bowl and set aside to be coated later.
3. Make Toffee Mixture: In a 3 to 4 quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the packed light brown sugar, sliced salted butter pats, and light corn syrup. Stir constantly as you bring the mixture to a low boil. Continue boiling while stirring for 5 minutes to develop a rich toffee base.
4. Add Flavor and Leavening: Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully stir in the pure vanilla extract and baking soda. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble up and thicken quickly due to the reaction with baking soda.
5. Coat Pretzels: Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture over the pretzels in the heat-safe bowl. Use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to gently stir and coat all the pretzels evenly with the sticky toffee.
6. Spread Pretzels on Pan: Transfer and spread the coated pretzels evenly across the prepared baking sheet to create a single layer for baking.
7. Add Toffee Bits: Sprinkle half of the 8 ounces of Heath English toffee bits over the top of the coated pretzels evenly.
8. Bake: Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring and turning the mixture every 15 minutes to ensure even coating and prevent burning.
9. Finish with Toffee Bits: Immediately after removing the pretzels from the oven, sprinkle the remaining half of the Heath toffee bits over the hot pretzels to allow them to melt slightly and add extra crunch.
10. Cool and Serve: Allow the toffee pretzels to cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking them apart into clusters. Once cooled, they are ready to enjoy or package as gifts.

Notes

• Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent the sticky toffee from tearing through during baking.
• Be very careful when stirring in the vanilla and baking soda as the mixture will bubble vigorously.
• Turning the pretzels every 15 minutes while baking ensures an even toffee coating and prevents burning.
• Cool completely before breaking apart to ensure the toffee hardens properly.
• Store in an airtight container to keep the pretzels crunchy for up to a week.

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