Description
These butter toffee pretzels are sweet, crunchy, and addictive! Perfect for parties, gifts, or a snackable treat.
Ingredients
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- 10 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the pretzels evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly for about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble slightly.
- Immediately pour the toffee mixture over the pretzels and toss to coat evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
- Stirring during baking is crucial to avoid clumps and ensure even coating.
- These pretzels make great holiday gifts when packed in decorative bags or jars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg