Butter toffee pretzels are a delightful treat that combines the salty crunch of pretzels with the sweet, buttery flavor of toffee. These treats are typically made by coating pretzels with a mixture of butter, sugar, and sometimes other ingredients, then baking or letting them set until the toffee becomes firm. Here’s a simple recipe for making butter toffee pretzels:
Ingredients:
- 1 bag (about 16 ounces) of pretzels (mini pretzels or pretzel twists work well)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 to 2 cups of your favorite nuts (e.g., almonds, pecans) for added crunch
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Spread the pretzels evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the brown sugar and stir until well combined. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes a rich toffee color.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the toffee mixture over the pretzels, making sure to coat them evenly. If you’re using nuts, sprinkle them over the toffee-covered pretzels.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the toffee becomes bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. As it cools, the toffee will harden.
- Once cooled and set, break the pretzels apart into bite-sized pieces.
- Enjoy your homemade butter toffee pretzels!
These make for a great sweet and salty snack or a tasty treat to share during gatherings and holidays. Feel free to get creative by adding chocolate drizzle or other toppings if you like.
