Description
Indulgent Butter Toffee Pretzels that combine savory crunch with sweet toffee goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup salted butter (1 stick), sliced into pats
- 5 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 8 ounces Heath English toffee bits, divided
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 200°F (93°C). While it warms, line your baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat it generously with nonstick cooking spray. This setup is crucial as it ensures the toffee-covered pretzels won’t stick to the pan.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the packed light brown sugar, salted butter pats, and light corn syrup. Stir continuously as the mixture heats up. You’ll want to bring it to a gentle boil, keeping it at that boil for five minutes while stirring. This step is important to develop the toffee’s rich flavor.
- Once the mixture has boiled for five minutes, remove the saucepan from heat. At this point, stir in the pure vanilla extract and baking soda carefully. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble significantly due to the baking soda; continue mixing until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Take your bowl of pretzels and pour the hot toffee mixture over them. Using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, gently fold the pretzels into the toffee until they are fully coated. It’s essential to work quickly—this mixture hardens as it cools!
- Spread the toffee-coated pretzels evenly over your prepared baking sheet. After arranging them, sprinkle half of the Heath toffee bits over the top. Bake the pretzels for 60 minutes, ensuring to stir and turn them every 15 minutes for even coating. It’s this time in the oven that allows the toffee to caramelize beautifully!
- As soon as you pull the pretzels from the oven, immediately sprinkle the remaining Heath toffee bits over them. Let the pretzels cool completely before breaking them into delightful clusters suitable for serving. This cooling step is vital as it allows the toffee to set properly.
Notes
Ensure your oven is set correctly; low temperatures help achieve even caramelization without burning the toffee. Don’t rush the cooling process; let the pretzels cool completely, allowing the toffee to harden correctly—this is crucial for the right texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Protein: 2 g