Looking for a delightful blend of sweet and salty? Look no further! I have the perfect recipe for you – Butter Toffee Pretzels. These pretzels offer a splendid combination of rich caramel flavor, crunchy peanuts, and salty pretzels. It’s a mouthwatering treat that will leave you craving for more! The best part is, they are incredibly easy to make. So, whenever the craving strikes, you can whip up a batch in no time. Let’s dive into how to make them!
To start, you’ll create a simple homemade caramel sauce using butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Boil this mixture for a couple of minutes and then pour it over the pretzels. Give them a good toss to ensure they are evenly coated. Next, add a bag of toffee bits to the mix. Transfer the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake it in the oven for 45 minutes. Remember to give it a stir halfway through to ensure even cooking.
After the baking is done, sprinkle some finely chopped peanuts on the hot pretzels. This addition gives them an irresistible crunch and a delightful nutty flavor. Allow the pretzels to cool and then store them in an airtight container or bag them up. Whether you’re looking for a late-night snack, a holiday gift, or simply a sweet indulgence, these Butter Toffee Pretzels are the way to go. Give this recipe a try and let us know how much you enjoy it!
Butter Toffee Pretzels
- Serves: 24
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz) bag of pretzel snaps
- ⅔ cup of butter
- 1 ¼ cup of brown sugar
- ⅓ cup of corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 (8 oz) bag of heath bits
- ¼ cup of finely chopped roasted peanuts
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, heat the brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup until it reaches a boil. Continue boiling for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Mix in the baking soda and vanilla extract.
- Add the pretzels to a large bowl and pour the sauce over the top, mixing until evenly coated. Stir in the heath bits.
- Transfer the pretzels to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove the pretzels from the oven and sprinkle with the finely chopped peanuts. Toss to combine.
- Allow the pretzels to cool and break them into pieces. Store them in an airtight container.
