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The Ultimate Crunchy Butter Toffee Pretzels (Easy 30-Minute Recipe)

A close-up of a pile of crunchy toffee pretzels coated in a rich chocolate drizzle on a light plate.
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Make these addictive butter toffee pretzels for a perfect sweet and salty snack. This easy, oven-baked recipe delivers a satisfying crunch ideal for parties, game days, or edible gifts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (16 ounce) bag mini pretzels
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Optional: 1 cup chocolate chips for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Spread the mini pretzels in a single layer on the prepared sheets.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and brown sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter is melted and the sugar is completely dissolved. Bring the mixture to a full boil and let it boil for exactly one minute, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately. Stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda quickly. The mixture will foam up.
  4. Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the pretzels on the baking sheets. Use a spatula to gently spread the toffee to coat most of the pretzels.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the sheets from the oven and stir the pretzels gently to ensure even coating and crispness. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through the second bake time. The toffee should look bubbly and caramelized.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the pretzels cool completely on the baking sheets until the toffee hardens and becomes crunchy. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
  7. If desired, melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled toffee pretzels. Let the chocolate set before breaking the pretzels apart.

Notes

  • For the best crunch, do not skip the one-minute boil time for the toffee mixture. This helps the candy set properly.
  • If you are making these for holiday pretzels, use white chocolate or colored candy melts for drizzling instead of milk chocolate.
  • Store your finished toffee pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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