Butter Toffee Pretzels (Printable)
Crunchy pretzels coated in sweet buttery toffee and finished with chocolate.
# 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
# Method:
01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the mini pretzels in a single, even layer.
02 - Combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture reaches a gentle boil.
03 - Continue boiling for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and achieves a golden color. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
04 - Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the pretzels. Use a spatula to gently toss the pretzels, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
05 - Allow the coated pretzels to cool for approximately 10 minutes so the toffee layer can set.
06 - If using, place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth.
07 - Drizzle the melted chocolate over the pretzels and top with sea salt flakes. Let set completely before breaking apart and serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The balance between salty pretzels and buttery toffee is absolutely addictive.
- It comes together in under twenty minutes but tastes like a fancy confection.
02 -
- If the toffee hardens too fast in the pan, add a splash of water and warm it briefly.
- Do not walk away from the stove once the sugar mixture starts boiling, as it can burn quickly.
03 -
- Work quickly once the toffee is off the heat, as it starts to set up almost immediately.
- Use a heavy gauge saucepan to distribute the heat evenly and prevent hot spots.