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Butter Toffee Pretzels Recipe

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Butter Toffee Pretzels feature the perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors with a delightfully crunchy texture. Coated in a homemade buttery toffee sauce and sprinkled with crunchy Heath English toffee bits, these treats are ideal for snacking at parties or gifting to friends and family.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: About 8 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce mini pretzel twists
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, sliced into pats
  • 5 tablespoons light corn syrup (not dark corn syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 8 ounce package Heath English toffee bits, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil and generously spray it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Place Pretzels in Bowl: Pour the 16 ounces of mini pretzel twists into a large heat-safe mixing bowl, ready to be coated with the toffee mixture.
  3. Make Toffee Sauce: In a 3 to 4 quart saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup light brown sugar, ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter sliced into pats, and 5 tablespoons light corn syrup. Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a low boil. Allow it to boil for 5 minutes while continuing to stir to prevent burning.
  4. Add Vanilla and Baking Soda: Remove the saucepan from heat. Carefully stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon baking soda. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble up and thicken rapidly.
  5. Coat Pretzels: Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture over the pretzels in the bowl. Using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, gently stir until all pretzels are thoroughly coated.
  6. Arrange on Baking Sheet and Add Toffee Bits: Spread the coated pretzels evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle half of the 8-ounce package of Heath English toffee bits over the top of the coated pretzels.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, stirring and turning the toffee pretzels every 15 minutes to ensure even baking and coating.
  8. Add Remaining Toffee Bits: Immediately after removing the pretzels from the oven, sprinkle the remaining Heath toffee bits over the warm pretzels so they begin to melt and stick.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the toffee pretzels to cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking them apart into clusters for serving or packaging.

Notes

  • Use light corn syrup, not dark, for the best flavor and color.
  • Turning the pretzels every 15 minutes during baking ensures even coating and prevents burning.
  • Cooling completely before breaking ensures the toffee sets properly for a crunchy texture.
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
  • This recipe makes a great gift; package in decorative bags or tins.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/butter-toffee-pretzels-recipe/