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Butter Toffee Pretzels Recipe

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Butter Toffee Pretzels are a crunchy, sweet snack featuring pretzel snaps coated in a rich homemade toffee sauce, enhanced with Heath toffee bits and finished with roasted peanuts for a delightful nutty crunch. This easy-to-make treat combines buttery caramel notes with a satisfying salty balance, perfect for parties, snacking, or gifting.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 1 (16 oz) bag of pretzel snaps

Toffee Sauce

  • ⅔ cup butter
  • 1 ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Add-ins

  • 1 (8 oz) bag of Heath bits
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts, finely chopped (optional but recommended)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Workspace: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Make the Toffee Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture comes to a boil. Once boiling, allow it to cook, without stirring, for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the sugars.
  3. Add Baking Soda and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble and foam, creating a light, airy texture in the toffee coating.
  4. Coat the Pretzels: Place the pretzel snaps in a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm toffee sauce over the pretzels and stir until they are evenly coated with the toffee mixture.
  5. Add the Heath Bits: Stir in the Heath bits to the coated pretzels to add extra crunch and enhance the toffee flavor.
  6. Bake for Perfection: Spread the coated pretzels evenly on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even baking. This step sets the toffee and develops a crunchy coating.
  7. Finish with Roasted Peanuts: Remove the pretzels from the oven and sprinkle the finely chopped roasted peanuts over the warm pretzels. Toss gently to distribute the peanuts evenly.
  8. Cool and Store: Allow the pretzels to cool completely on the baking sheet so the toffee hardens, creating a crunchy texture. Break into bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container to keep fresh.

Notes

  • Make sure to stir the toffee mixture occasionally until it boils, then avoid stirring during the caramelization phase to prevent grainy texture.
  • The baking soda addition causes the toffee to foam and lighten, which improves crunchiness.
  • Chopped roasted peanuts are optional but add a great nutty flavor and crunch.
  • Store the finished pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness for up to two weeks.
  • If Heath bits are unavailable, substitute with other toffee bits or chocolate chips for variation.

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