Butter Toffee Pretzels
Butter Toffee Pretzels are a crunchy, buttery, sweet treat. These easy Butter Toffee Pretzels are perfect for holidays and family gatherings!
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 587kcal
Equipment
- 1 large baking sheet
Ingredients
- 8 ounces small pretzels
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup toffee pieces such as Heath bits
Instructions
Prepare The Pan
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Spread the pretzels out in an even layer on the baking sheet and set aside.8 ounces small pretzels
Make the butter toffee sauce
- Add the butter and brown sugar to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture is fully melted and comes to a gentle boil.1 cup salted butter, 1 cup packed brown sugar
- Continue stirring and allow it to boil for 1 minute.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Stir constantly while boiling the butter and sugar to prevent scorching.
Coat the pretzels
- Carefully pour the hot brown sugar mixture over the pretzels. Use a spatula to gently toss and coat the pretzels as evenly as possible.
- Sprinkle half of the toffee pieces over the top.0.5 cup toffee pieces
Work quickly when pouring the mixture over the pretzels since it thickens fast.
Bake
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly. Finish and cool the top.
- Remove the pretzels from the oven and immediately sprinkle the remaining toffee pieces over.0.5 cup toffee pieces
- Let the pretzels cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, break them apart and serve.
Allow the pretzels to cool fully before breaking them apart for the best texture.
If you can’t find toffee pieces, buy the mini Heath bars, unwrap them, and place them in a zip-top bag, and use a mallet or rolling pin to crush them into small pieces.
Notes
Storage: Store butter toffee pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Avoid refrigeration, which can make them sticky.
Variations:
- Add chopped pecans or almonds for extra crunch.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate after cooling for a sweeter treat.
- Use mini twists or waffle pretzels for a different texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 582mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg