These butter toffee pretzels are the ultimate snack—crispy pretzels coated in a rich, buttery toffee glaze with the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
📝 Ingredients
- 8 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup corn syrup
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 120°C (250°F)
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper
2. Prepare Pretzels
- Place pretzels in a large mixing bowl
3. Make Toffee Sauce
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat
- Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt
- Stir constantly until mixture begins to boil
- Let it boil for 3–4 minutes without stirring
4. Add Vanilla & Baking Soda
- Remove from heat
- Stir in vanilla and baking soda (it will foam up—this is normal)
5. Coat the Pretzels
- Pour the hot toffee mixture over pretzels
- Toss quickly to coat evenly
6. Bake Slowly
- Spread onto baking tray
- Bake for 45–60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes
7. Cool & Break Apart
- Let cool completely
- Break into clusters and enjoy
🍽️ Flavor Variations
- 🍫 Drizzle melted chocolate on top
- 🌰 Add nuts like almonds or pecans
- 🌶️ Add a pinch of cayenne for sweet-spicy twist
💡 Pro Tips
- Stir during baking to prevent sticking
- Don’t skip baking soda—it creates that light, crunchy coating
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks