Description
This easy Pretzel Toffee offers a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors, making it the perfect treat for holiday parties, casual snacking, or a quick dessert. Simple to prepare, this recipe transforms everyday ingredients into an irresistible confection everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 88 pretzel snaps (approximately 5 cups)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar (225 grams)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (227 grams)
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- Toppings: chopped pecans, colorful sprinkles, or flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a jelly roll-sized sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Arrange the pretzel snaps in rows on the prepared sheet pan.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, unsalted butter, and sea salt. Heat until melted, stirring frequently.
- Bring mixture to a boil and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly until amber colored.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and pour caramel over pretzel snaps, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 5-6 minutes until caramel is bubbling at 300°F-310°F.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle chocolate chips on top and let sit to melt, then spread melted chocolate evenly.
- Top with chosen toppings, cool at room temperature or refrigerate until set.
- Once cooled, break or cut into bite-sized pieces and enjoy.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
For longer shelf life, refrigerate for about two weeks or freeze for up to three months.
Customize toppings based on season or occasion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg