Butter Toffee Pretzels (Printable)
Crispy pretzels covered in a golden butter toffee glaze with optional chocolate.
# Ingredient List:
→ Pretzels
01 - 7 oz mini pretzel twists
→ Toffee Coating
02 - ½ cup unsalted butter
03 - ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 tbsp light corn syrup
05 - ¼ tsp sea salt
06 - ½ tsp vanilla extract
→ Chocolate Drizzle
07 - ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
08 - 1 tsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
09 - Sea salt flakes, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mini pretzels in a single, even layer.
02 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
03 - Continue boiling for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and achieves a golden color. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
04 - Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the pretzels. Use a spatula to gently toss and coat the pretzels thoroughly.
05 - Allow the coated pretzels to cool for 10 minutes so the toffee sets.
06 - Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
07 - Drizzle the melted chocolate over the pretzels and sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired. Let set completely before breaking apart and serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between salty pretzels and sweet toffee is addictive.
- It only takes twenty minutes from start to finish.
02 -
- Do not walk away from the stove when the sugar is boiling as it can burn quickly.
- Work fast when coating the pretzels as the toffee hardens rapidly.
03 -
- Use a silicone spatula to scrape every last drop of toffee out of the pot.
- Let the chocolate set completely before packing them away.