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Butter Toffee Pretzels Recipe

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Butter Toffee Pretzels combine crunchy pretzels with a rich, buttery toffee coating for a sweet and salty treat. Finished with optional melted chocolate chips, this snack is perfect for parties, movie nights, or anytime you crave a delicious, crunchy indulgence.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 8 cups pretzels (traditional or pretzel sticks)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (freshly softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking and a perfect crunch for the pretzels.
  2. Prepare the Toffee Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and stir in the brown sugar. Continue stirring until the mixture reaches a gentle boil, then let it boil without stirring for 3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  3. Add Vanilla and Salt: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt to enhance the flavor of the toffee.
  4. Coat the Pretzels: Place the pretzels in a large mixing bowl and pour the hot toffee mixture over them. Gently stir to ensure all pretzels are evenly coated with the toffee.
  5. Bake: Spread the coated pretzels onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through baking to achieve even coating.
  6. Add Chocolate Chips (Optional): Remove the pretzels from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the top. Let them melt slightly, then spread them evenly with a spatula for a decadent chocolate finish.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the pretzels to cool completely on the baking sheet so the toffee hardens, creating a satisfying crunch before serving.

Notes

  • Use traditional pretzels for a classic bite or pretzel sticks for a fun twist and easier snacking.
  • For a deeper flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
  • If you prefer a less sweet version, reduce the brown sugar slightly.
  • Be careful when boiling the toffee mixture to avoid burning; watch for bubbling and color change.
  • To store, keep the pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their crunch.
  • Chocolate chips can be substituted with white chocolate or butterscotch chips for different flavors.

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