Butter toffee pretzels are a sweet and salty treat that’s perfect for snacking or gifting. They’re made by coating crunchy pretzels with a buttery toffee mixture and letting it harden into a delicious, caramelized shell. Here’s a simple recipe:
Butter Toffee Pretzels Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups (200g) mini pretzels
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (60ml) light corn syrup
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your work area:
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Make the toffee coating:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and corn syrup over medium heat. Stir constantly until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil.
- Continue boiling without stirring for 3-4 minutes, or until the mixture reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer (hard-crack stage).
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will foam up slightly.
- Coat the pretzels:
- Place the pretzels in a large mixing bowl. Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture over the pretzels.
- Use a heatproof spatula to gently toss the pretzels until they’re evenly coated.
- Bake for even coating:
- Spread the coated pretzels onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even coating.
- Cool and harden:
- Remove the pretzels from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. As they cool, the toffee will harden.
- Break apart and store:
- Once fully cooled, break apart any clusters and store the butter toffee pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Optional Add-Ins
- Chocolate drizzle: Once the toffee is hardened, drizzle melted chocolate over the pretzels for an extra indulgent treat.
- Nutty twist: Sprinkle finely chopped pecans or almonds onto the pretzels before the toffee hardens for added crunch.
Enjoy your sweet and salty creation! Would you like ideas for packaging these as gifts? 🎁
