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The Butter Toffee Pretzels Recipe That’ll Make You the Snack Queen of Every Gathering


  • Author: Olivia Hart
  • Total Time: 26 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Butter toffee pretzels recipe is the perfect treat for busy snack lovers. Quick, easy, and addictive—this one’s a crowd favorite. Try it today!


Ingredients

Scale

  • 10 oz mini pretzels (about 5 cups)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (yes, real butter makes a difference)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or slivered almonds
  • Optional: Melted dark or white chocolate for drizzling

Instructions

Step 1: Prep Like a Pro

Go ahead and crank your oven up to 350°F. While it’s heating, line a big ol’ baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss your pretzels into a large bowl and let them hang out while we get the good stuff ready. If you’re adding nuts, now’s the time to toast them for about 5 minutes until fragrant.

Step 2: Make That Buttery Magic

Melt your butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and water. Let the mixture bubble gently while stirring continuously for 3-5 minutes. It should look smooth and slightly thickened—kind of like caramel but without the stress.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.

Step 3: Coat and Toss

Pour the hot toffee sauce over your pretzels and (gently!) stir to coat evenly. Use a silicone spatula or wooden spoon—whatever’s less likely to crush those little pretzel beauties.

Step 4: Bake & Stir

Spread the coated pretzels on your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes, then give them a stir. Bake for another 6-8 minutes until everything is golden, glossy, and smells insane.

Step 5: Cool (If You Can Wait)

Let the pretzels cool completely on the sheet—this is where the magic happens and the toffee hardens.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 290

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