Ingredients
6 cups mini pretzel twists
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp baking soda
Optional: flaky sea salt or melted chocolate drizzle for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Stir until melted and bubbling.
3. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in vanilla and baking soda. Mixture will foam.
5. Pour toffee mixture over pretzels in a large bowl. Toss gently to coat.
6. Spread coated pretzels evenly on baking sheet.
7. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
8. Cool completely on baking sheet. Break apart and enjoy!
9. Optional: drizzle cooled pretzels with melted chocolate or sprinkle with sea salt.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Great for holiday gifts—package in jars or treat bags.
Double the batch—they disappear fast!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: butter toffee pretzels, sweet crunchy snack, holiday pretzel treat