Butter Toffee Pretzel Snack Mix Easy Recipe for Parties
A crunchy, sweet, and salty snack mix featuring buttery caramel-coated pretzels that’s perfect for parties, holidays, or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Small pretzel twists or sticks
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Optional add-ins: nuts, chocolate chips, popcorn
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add pretzels to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup until smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 3-4 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up—this is normal.
- Pour the hot toffee over the pretzels. Use a rubber spatula to gently toss everything until the pretzels are evenly coated.
- Spread the coated pretzels onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even caramelization.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the mix cool completely. Once hardened, break apart any large clusters.
Notes
Stir the mix every 15 minutes while baking to ensure even caramelization. Let the mix cool completely before storing or serving to ensure the toffee sets properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 190
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 2
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