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    Home » Desserts » Pretzel Toffee

    Pretzel Toffee

    Published: November 10, 2021 · Jill Baird · 4 Comments

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    This simple Pretzel Toffee is sweet, salty and perfect for snacking or gifting during the holidays.  It takes just 5 ingredients and only a few minutes to prepare, but is sure to disappear fast.

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    • “Christmas Crack” with Pretzels
    • Ingredients in Chocolate Covered Pretzel Toffee
    • How to Make Pretzel Toffee
    • Recipe Variations
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Storing and Freezing
    • Pretzel Toffee Recipe

    “Christmas Crack” with Pretzels

    This chocolate covered Pretzel Toffee has it all - salty pretzels, sweet and buttery toffee all smothered in milk chocolate and topped off with toasted nuts.  Each bite has so many different flavors and textures that you will find yourself struggling not to eat every piece that is in front of you.  It’s nicknamed “Christmas Crack” for a reason.

    Not only does this make the perfect holiday snack, it also makes a great last-minute homemade Christmas gift.  It’s festive, delicious, and so incredibly simple - no mixers, candy thermometers or special equipment necessary.  Wrap a little stack in wax paper with a cute ribbon and a tag for friends, neighbors, kid’s teachers, or anyone else you may have on your list.  

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    Ingredients in Chocolate Covered Pretzel Toffee

    • Pretzels - we recommend using mini pretzel sticks or mini pretzel twists for this recipe.  Mini pretzels will give you the most pretzel per square inch, and they are the perfect height to where they will just show through the top of the toffee after it sets.
    • Butter - unsalted butter works great.
    • Brown Sugar - we like light brown sugar for this recipe.
    • Chocolate Chips - this recipe calls for mini milk chocolate chips.  However, you could try substituting all types of other chocolate chip flavors.  Dark or semi-sweet chocolate, white chocolate or even peanut butter chocolate chips would all taste fantastic.  Just be sure and use mini-size chocolate chips because they melt the quickest.
    • Nuts - we recommend using walnuts, almonds or pecans.  You’ll want to toast and chop them ahead of time.  If you want your Pretzel Toffee to be nut-free, you can skip the nuts altogether.
    Three photos showing how to make both toffee and milk chocolate chips being added to pretzels on a sheet tray.

    How to Make Pretzel Toffee

    1. Arrange pretzels.  Butter a 15" x 21" baking sheet, or line with parchment paper, then arrange pretzels evenly over the bottom.
    2. Cook the toffee.  In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and brown sugar and bring to a boil.  Continue to boil for 2 minutes while whisking. 
    3. Pour over the pretzels.  Pour the toffee mixture over the pretzels.
    4. Bake.  Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 5 minutes.
    5. Add chocolate chips.  Remove the pretzels and toffee from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the top.  Let the hot pretzels melt the chocolate chips, then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the crackers using a spatula. 
    6. Top with nuts.  Sprinkle the chopped and toasted nuts evenly over the melted chocolate, gently pressing them in before it sets.
    7. Let the chocolate set.  Let cool to room temperature, then transfer to the fridge until solid before breaking or cutting into pieces.  Enjoy!
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    Recipe Variations

    • Nut-free.  If you want to make your Pretzel Toffee nut-free, skip the nuts and sprinkle chopped pretzels over the top instead.
    • Salted chocolate.  If you like your sweet things a little salty, add a dusting of coarse sea salt over the top of the melted chocolate before it sets up.
    • Festive toppings.  For Christmas, top with red and green sprinkles or M&Ms.
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the best pretzels to use for Pretzel Toffee?

    You’ll want to use mini pretzels because they are the perfect width to where they will just show through the toffee and chocolate layers.  If you try and use regular sized pretzels, they will stick out too far.

    Can I freeze Pretzel Toffee?

    Yes!  Just be sure and wrap the Pretzel Toffee in plastic wrap before placing it in an airtight container.  Store frozen for up to 1 month, then let thaw at room temperature before eating.

    Why is my toffee chewy?

    The most common reason is that you did not boil the butter and brown sugar mixture for long enough.  This means that not enough water has evaporated and the sugar did not reach a high enough temperature making for soggy toffee.  Be sure and boil for a full 2 minutes.

    Storing and Freezing

    • Room Temperature: store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
    • Freezer: if you need to store this for longer, wrap well in plastic wrap then place in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
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    Pretzel Toffee Recipe

    This simple Pretzel Toffee is sweet, salty and perfect for snacking or gifting during the holidays.  It takes just 5 ingredients and only a few minutes to prepare, but is sure to disappear fast.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 24 people
    Calories 156kcal
    Author The Carefree Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Mini Pretzels sticks or twists
    • 1 ¼ cups Butter
    • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
    • 12 oz Mini Milk Chocolate Chips
    • 1 cup Walnuts, Almonds or Pecans toasted and chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Butter a 15" x 21" baking sheet, or line with parchment paper, then arrange pretzels evenly over the bottom.
    • To a medium sized pot over medium heat, add the butter and brown sugar and bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 2 minutes while whisking, then pour the brown sugar mixture over the pretzels.
    • Bake in a preheated oven for 5 minutes, then remove the pretzels from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the top. Let the hot pretzels melt the chocolate chips, then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the crackers using a spatula.
    • Sprinkle the chopped and toasted nuts evenly over the melted chocolate, gently pressing them in before it sets.
    • Let cool in the fridge for at least 20 minutes, or until solid, then break or cut into pieces. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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    This Pretzel Toffee is made with layers of salty pretzels, buttery toffee, sweet milk chocolate and toasted nuts. It's perfect for snacking or gifting during the holidays, or any other time of year.

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    1. Nellie Tracy

      November 10, 2021 at 11:59 am

      This is a delicious recipe and fairly easy! Will be making often this holiday season!

      Reply
      • Jill Baird

        November 17, 2021 at 12:24 pm

        Hooray, I hope you love it as much as we do!

        Reply
    2. Natalie

      November 10, 2021 at 8:20 am

      Such a great treat idea for Christmas instead of candies. I'm adding this recipe to my Christmas list. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jill Baird

        November 17, 2021 at 12:24 pm

        yes, such a fun recipe!

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