Description
Irresistible butter toffee pretzels deliver sweet-salty perfection with golden caramel coating and crunchy pretzel base. Homemade treats promise rich flavor that delights dessert enthusiasts and snack lovers alike.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 cups mini pretzel twists
Dry Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Topping:
- Sea salt flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Organize your baking workspace by positioning an oven rack in the center and heating to 350F (175C). Cover a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, creating an even surface for pretzel arrangement.
- Distribute pretzels across the prepared sheet in a uniform, single layer, ensuring minimal overlap to promote consistent heat distribution.
- Activate toffee preparation by melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, creating a smooth liquid base.
- Introduce brown sugar to the melted butter, continuously stirring while bringing the mixture to a rolling boil. Maintain vigorous stirring to prevent sugar crystallization and promote even caramelization.
- Allow the sugar-butter combination to bubble energetically for 2-3 minutes, watching for a slight thickening that indicates proper toffee development.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and swiftly incorporate vanilla extract and salt, creating a rich, aromatic toffee mixture. Optional: Add baking soda for a more aerated, crisp texture.
- Immediately drench pretzels with the hot toffee mixture, using a spatula to gently tumble and coat each piece thoroughly.
- Transfer the toffee-coated pretzels to the preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes. Monitor closely to prevent burning, looking for a golden-brown hue and bubbling toffee.
- Extract the baking sheet and allow pretzels to rest for 5 minutes, permitting initial cooling and toffee setting.
- Migrate pretzels to a wire rack, enabling complete cooling and hardening of the toffee coating. Optionally, garnish with a delicate sprinkle of sea salt for enhanced flavor complexity.
Notes
- Swap pretzels with gluten-free options for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals to make the recipe accessible to more people.
- Add chopped nuts like almonds or pecans during the toffee coating stage for extra crunch and nutty complexity.
- Drizzle melted dark or white chocolate over cooled pretzels to create a more decadent treat with contrasting textures.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking and maintain crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 197
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 34 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg