Church Lady Butter Toffee Pretzels
Delightful pretzels coated in buttery toffee, perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces pretzels (small or regular)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (ensure it is alcohol-free)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional; choose your favorite or leave out for nut-free)
- To taste Sea salt (optional, for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted.
- Add the vanilla extract and stir until well combined.
- Pour the toffee mixture over the pretzels in a large bowl and stir gently to coat.
- Spread the coated pretzels in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Sprinkle with sea salt immediately after removing from the oven.
- Cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Break apart any pieces that may have stuck together and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Refrigerate for longer freshness. If they soften, a quick 10 minutes in the oven can restore crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg