Are you craving a salty, sweet, and downright irresistible snack that's easy to make? Crave no more because Butter Toffee Pretzels are here! This incredible dessert snack boasts the perfect crunch, thanks to Heath bits, toffee, and pretzel layers. Butter Toffee Pretzels are utterly addictive and very easy to prepare, making them an excellent choice for holidays, parties, movie nights, or any day you crave a sweet treat.
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Why You'll Love This Butter Toffee Pretzel Recipe!
I love pretzels because they are incredibly versatile, as seen in this Butter Toffee Pretzel recipe. It satisfies my cravings for both salty and sweet flavors and I love how easy it is to prepare.
The Butter Toffee Pretzel recipe is ideal for any occasion! It is so delicious, you will not want to wait for a special occasion!
- Quick to make - Preparing this butter toffee pretzel will only require about 5 minutes of your time, and the oven will handle the rest.
- Packed with flavors - butter toffee and pretzels are made for each other; balancing each other's flavors. Salty and sweet perfection!
- Excellent for sharing - These buttery toffee pretzels make a wonderful gift idea for Christmas or a party favor.
- Simple ingredients - yet the outcome is fancy, from visual appeal to taste.
Equipment Needed
- 2 large rimmed baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Medium saucepan
- Heatproof spatula or wooden spoon
- Measuring spoons and cups
- An airtight container for storage
Key Ingredients
Pretzels = The main event, any classic savory pretzel will work.
Unsalted butter - This unsalted butter will serve as the base for the toffee.
Brow sugar - It adds a nice caramel flavor.
Light corn syrup - It helps to keep the toffee chewy and smooth.
Salt- helps balance the sweetness.
Baking soda - Helps with the sugar to achieve a light and crispy texture.
Heath bits - It adds extra toffee crunch.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Start by preparing the oven. Preheat the oven to 200°F—line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Lightly spray the parchment paper with non-stick spray.
Make the toffee by melting the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the corn syrup, brown sugar, and salt.
Stir occasionally, let the mixture bubble. Once it starts boiling, set a timer for 5 minutes and stir constantly.
Take the pan off the heat and add the baking soda to the mixture; it'll puff up and thicken immediately.
Coat the pretzels by pouring the toffee over them in a large bowl, and stir to coat them as evenly as possible.
Divide the pretzels between the two trays. Sprinkle half of the Heath bits on top. Place the two trays in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, to help everything coat evenly and prevent clumping.
Remove the trays from the oven and sprinkle the remaining Heath bits over the pretzels. Let them cool completely before breaking apart and storing.
Expert Tips
- Spread out over two large, rimmed baking trays. This makes it easier to stir, and they won't clump as much. Packaging as gifts or simply devouring them is easier with this method as well.
- Cool them completely before storing to prevent them from becoming soggy.
Serving Suggestions
You can add this to your holiday snack boards. Make it a Christmas gift by using holiday tins or gift bags. I love using clear cellophane for packaging and sealing it with ribbon and Christmas gift tags. You can also use a jar and place them on the counter if they're for home snacks, although they might not last long.
Storage
Once they are completely cool, store your butter toffee pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature. They can stay fresh for up to two weeks, though it might only last for a few days with your sweet tooth monsters, I mean, lovers at home!
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Butter Toffee Pretzels
Ingredients
- 16 ounces pretzels
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes (1 stick)
- ⅓ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ teapoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 4 ounces Heath Bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200° F. Line two large rimmed baking trays with parchment paper. Spray lightly with non-stick spray.
- Over medium heat add the butter to a medium sized sauce pan. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, brown sugar and salt.
- Occasionally stir and watch the butter mixture to start to bubble. Start timer for 5 minutes and continue to stir.
- Once the mixture has boiled for 5 minutes, remove from heat and stir in the baking soda. You will see a reaction as the toffee will thicken.
- Working quickly pour the toffee over the pretzels while stirring to coat as evenly as possible.
- Spread over 2 baking sheets and place in preheated oven. Sprinkle half of the Healthy Bits over the pretzels. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. This will help evenly coat the pretzels with the toffee.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle the remaining Health Bits over the pretzels. Break up any large clumps. Allow to cool for an hour at room temperature.
- Do not store until completely cooled. Store in an airtight container.
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