These Butter Toffee Pretzels are the ultimate sweet-and-salty snack—crisp pretzel rods or twists coated in a rich, buttery toffee glaze and finished with a dusting of sea salt. They’re easy to make, require just 5 ingredients, and come together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for gifting, holiday trays, or satisfying a craving with zero fuss.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🧂 Perfect sweet-salty balance in every bite
- ⏱️ 20 minutes prep + 10 minutes bake
- 💛 One bowl = easy cleanup
- 💸 Costs under $6—makes 24–30 pretzels
- 🌾 Naturally nut-free & easily gluten-free (use GF pretzels)
Ingredients You’ll Need
(2 baking sheets)
- 24–30 pretzel rods or twists (about 10 oz / 280g)
- ½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp light corn syrup (or honey/maple syrup)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt (for finishing)
💡 Pro Tips:
- Use fresh pretzels—stale ones soften in the oven.
- Line baking sheets with parchment—prevents sticking.
- Don’t walk away while cooking toffee—it burns fast!
Step-by-Step Instructions (Crunchy, Gooey, Foolproof)
