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Butter Toffee Pretzels

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These easy homemade butter toffee pretzels are the ultimate sweet and salty holiday snack, featuring crispy mini pretzels coated in rich, buttery toffee and finished with a sprinkle of sea salt. Perfect for parties, gifting, or satisfying your snack cravings all year long.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups mini pretzel twists (about 225g)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (226g), cut into cubes
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar (200g, dark or light)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (5ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (2g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (3g), plus more for sprinkling
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or almonds (60g)
  • Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (45g)
  • Optional: Festive sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Pour mini pretzels into a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir constantly until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  3. When the mixture starts to bubble (about 4-5 minutes), lower the heat slightly and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until it turns a rich caramel color.
  4. Remove from heat and quickly stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up.
  5. Pour the hot toffee over the pretzels. Toss quickly with a spatula until all pretzels are coated.
  6. Spread the coated pretzels in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with sea salt and any optional toppings (chocolate chips, nuts, sprinkles). Let cool on the tray for 15-20 minutes until crisp.
  8. Break into clusters or individual pieces once completely cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

For gluten-free, use GF pretzels. For dairy-free, use vegan butter. Stir the toffee constantly to avoid burning, and add baking soda off the heat for a lighter crunch. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Optional toppings like chocolate chips or nuts can be added for variety.

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Keywords: butter toffee pretzels, holiday snack, sweet and salty, homemade gift, easy snack, party food, caramel pretzels, vegetarian, Christmas snack

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