Description
Butter Toffee Pretzels are a deliciously addictive sweet and salty snack combining crunchy mini pretzels coated in a rich, buttery toffee sauce and sprinkled with crunchy Heath toffee bits. This easy-to-make treat baked low and slow results in irresistible clusters perfect for parties, gift-giving, or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 10 cups (one 16 oz bag) mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cubed
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 bag Heath toffee bits (approximately 12 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 200°F. Lightly grease a large roasting pan with cooking spray, then add the mini pretzels and set aside to prepare the toffee sauce.
- Cook Toffee Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the light brown sugar, cubed unsalted butter, and light corn syrup. Heat over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Maintain a gentle boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning and ensure the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add Vanilla and Baking Soda: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately whisk in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble and foam due to the baking soda activating, which lightens the texture of the toffee.
- Combine Pretzels with Toffee: Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the pretzels in the roasting pan. Sprinkle half of the Heath toffee bits over the top. Toss quickly and thoroughly to coat all pretzels evenly with the toffee and toffee bits.
- Bake Slowly: Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour. Every 15 minutes, remove the pan and stir the pretzel and toffee mixture to ensure even coating and prevent clumping.
- Cool and Finish: After baking, spread the coated pretzels onto a wax paper-lined countertop or baking sheet. Sprinkle the remaining Heath toffee bits on top for extra crunch and let the clusters cool completely for about 1 hour. Once cool, break into bite-sized clusters and serve or store.
Notes
- Make sure to stir constantly during the 5-minute boil to prevent burning the toffee mixture.
- Use a roasting pan wide enough to spread the pretzels in a single layer for even coating and baking.
- Allow the clusters to cool completely before breaking to achieve the best texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks for optimal freshness.
- You can substitute Heath toffee bits with any other toffee candy bits or chopped nuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
