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Butter Toffee Pretzels

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Sweet, salty, buttery, and irresistibly crunchy, these Butter Toffee Pretzels make the ultimate holiday snack or gift treat. Perfect for munching or sharing, this easy recipe combines mini pretzels coated in a rich butter toffee glaze with optional nuts for an added crunch.

Ingredients

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Pretzel Base

  • 4 cups mini pretzels

Toffee Sauce

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Topping

  • 2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the coated pretzels.
  2. Arrange Pretzels: Spread mini pretzels evenly in a single layer over the prepared baking sheet to ensure even coating and baking.
  3. Make Toffee Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in brown sugar, honey, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 3–4 minutes without stirring to develop the toffee flavor and consistency.
  4. Add Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract to add aromatic notes to the toffee.
  5. Coat Pretzels: Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the pretzels on the baking sheet, ensuring each pretzel is well coated for maximum flavor.
  6. Add Nuts: Sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts evenly over the top of the coated pretzels. Gently press the nuts into the toffee to help them adhere.
  7. Bake: Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 7–10 minutes until the toffee is bubbly and golden, indicating it has set properly.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the baking sheet cool completely on a flat surface. The toffee will harden as it cools. Once cooled and set, break into pieces and enjoy your crunchy treats.

Notes

  • Storage Tip: Keep these Butter Toffee Pretzels in an airtight container for up to a week to maintain their crunchiness.
  • Nut-Free Option: Omit the nuts or substitute with crushed pretzels for extra crunch without the allergy risk.
  • Gift Idea: Package these treats in clear bags tied with festive ribbons to create the perfect homemade holiday gift.
  • Pro Tip: Avoid overbaking; remove from the oven once the toffee bubbles and darkens slightly to prevent burning and bitterness.

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