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Butter Toffee Pretzels Recipe

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Butter Toffee Pretzels are a deliciously sweet and salty snack made by coating crunchy pretzel snaps in a rich butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup toffee. Enhanced with Heath toffee bits and optional roasted peanuts, these treats offer a delightful combination of buttery caramel flavor and crunchy textures. Perfect for parties, snacking, or gifting.

Ingredients

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Snack Base

  • 1 (16 oz) bag pretzel snaps (square-shaped preferred)

Toffee Sauce

  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Add-ins

  • 1 (8 oz) bag Heath bits
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Make Toffee Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil, then allow it to boil gently for 2–3 minutes without stirring to develop the toffee flavor. Remove from heat.
  3. Add Flavor and Leavening: Stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda carefully. The mixture will bubble and foam slightly, creating a lighter texture for the toffee coating.
  4. Coat Pretzels: Place the pretzel snaps into a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm toffee mixture over them and stir thoroughly until all pretzels are evenly coated with the sticky toffee.
  5. Add Toffee Bits: Add the Heath bits to the coated pretzels and gently mix to incorporate the crunchy toffee pieces throughout the snack.
  6. Bake the Mixture: Spread the pretzels in a single even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring once halfway through baking to ensure even coating and crispiness.
  7. Add Peanuts: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts over the warm pretzels. Gently toss to distribute the peanuts evenly.
  8. Cool and Store: Allow the pretzels to cool completely on the baking sheet, so the toffee hardens and the snack firms up. Once cooled, break into bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • For an extra crunch, use square-shaped pretzel snaps as recommended.
  • If you prefer a nut-free version, omit the roasted peanuts.
  • Store the finished Butter Toffee Pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
  • Be sure to watch the toffee carefully when boiling so it doesn’t burn.
  • Mixing in the baking soda creates a nice foamy texture in the toffee coating.

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