Description
Indulge in the sweet and salty goodness of these Caramel Pretzels, also known as Butter Toffee Pretzels. Perfect for snacking or as a holiday treat, these crunchy pretzels coated in a rich caramel sauce are sure to be a hit at any party.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag (16 ounces) mini pretzels
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Optional:
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pretzels: Spread the pretzels evenly across the baking sheets.
- Make Caramel: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup, bring to a boil, and cook for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
- Add Flavors: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. Pour the caramel over the pretzels, toss to coat, and add nuts if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through for even coating.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pretzels cool completely, break into clusters, sprinkle with sea salt if desired, and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can use different types of pretzels for variety.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the pretzels for added flavor.
- Store in a sealed container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
