Butter Toffee Pretzels (Printable view)
Crispy pretzels coated in rich, buttery toffee and chocolate for a sweet and salty snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pretzels
01 - 7 oz mini pretzel twists
→ Toffee Coating
02 - ½ cup unsalted butter
03 - ½ cup light brown sugar
04 - 2 tbsp light corn syrup
05 - ¼ tsp sea salt
06 - ½ tsp vanilla extract
→ Topping
07 - ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
08 - 1 tsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
09 - Sea salt flakes for garnish
# Steps:
01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mini pretzels in an even layer.
02 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt together the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
03 - Continue to boil for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and turns golden. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Immediately pour the hot toffee evenly over the pretzels. Use a spatula to gently toss and coat as many pretzels as possible.
05 - Let cool for 10 minutes to allow the toffee to set.
06 - Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth. Drizzle over the toffee-coated pretzels.
07 - Sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired. Let the pretzels set completely before breaking apart and serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of salty pretzels and rich toffee is absolutely addictive.
- It comes together in under twenty minutes but tastes like a gourmet confection.
02 -
- Do not step away from the stove once the sugar mixture starts boiling, as it burns quickly.
- Work fast when pouring the toffee, as it begins to set the moment it hits the cool pan.
03 -
- Use a light colored saucepan so you can accurately judge the color of the toffee.
- Warm your spatula slightly to prevent the toffee from sticking to it when tossing.