Sweet Snacks (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 (16 oz) bag of pretzel snaps.
02 - 2/3 cup butter.
03 - 1 1/4 cup brown sugar.
04 - 1/3 cup corn syrup.
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
07 - 1 (8 oz) bag of Heath bits.
08 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, finely chopped (optional).

Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches a boil. Once boiling, let it cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring to caramelize.
03 - Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up and become foamy, creating a lighter texture in the toffee coating.
04 - Place the pretzel snaps in a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm toffee mixture over the pretzels and stir until they are evenly coated.
05 - Stir in the Heath bits, mixing until they are well-distributed over the pretzels.
06 - Spread the coated pretzels evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even baking and a crunchy coating.
07 - After baking, remove the pretzels from the oven and sprinkle the finely chopped roasted peanuts over the warm pretzels. Gently toss to combine.
08 - Let the pretzels cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, break into bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes:

01 - These Butter Toffee Pretzels are a sweet and crunchy snack with a rich toffee coating that clings perfectly to the pretzel snaps.
02 - Adding Heath bits and roasted peanuts gives extra texture and flavor, making them an irresistible treat for any gathering.
03 - Simple to prepare, they are perfect for holiday snacking or gifting.