Butter Toffee Pretzels
Butter Toffee Pretzels have the best balance of sweet and salty flavors with a satisfying crunch in every bite! The toffee coating and crunchy pretzel base is perfect for parties and gift giving.
Servings: 12 1 cup servings
Calories: 415kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounce mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter sliced into pats
- 5 tablespoons light corn syrup Not to be confused with dark corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 8 ounce package Heath English toffee bits Divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil and generously spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pour the pretzels into an extra large heat safe bowl.16 ounce mini pretzel twists
- In a 3 to 4 quart saucepan over medium heat, add the light brown sugar, sliced butter pats and light corn syrup and bring to a low boil, stirring constantly. Allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes.1 cup light brown sugar, ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, 5 tablespoons light corn syrup
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. Be cautious, as the toffee mixture will bubble up and thicken quickly.1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Immediately pour the hot mixture over the pretzels. Use a wooden spoon or a silicone spatula to carefully stir the toffee and pretzels together until completely coated.
- Use the spoon or spatula to spread the pretzels out on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle ½ of the package of Heath toffee bits over the coated pretzels.8 ounce package Heath English toffee bits
- Bake for 1 hour, turning the toffee pretzels in 15 minute intervals.
- As soon as the toffee pretzels are removed from the oven, sprinkle the remaining Heath toffee bits over the toffee pretzels.
- Allow the toffee pretzels to cool completely before breaking apart.
Notes
Storage:
- To Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container or a gallon size ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 7 days.
- It is very important to move as quickly and carefully as possible when you pour the toffee mixture over the pretzels. The toffee will bubble up and become thick very fast.
- You can sprinkle chopped nuts over the toffee pretzels before baking for extra taste and texture.
- Feel free to add a drizzle of melted chocolate candy or peanut butter over the cooled toffee pretzels.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 454IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg