Butter Toffee Pretzels – The Ultimate Sweet and Salty Snack

If you love that irresistible combo of sweet, salty, crunchy, and buttery, then you’re going to fall in love with these homemade Butter Toffee Pretzels. They’re easy to make, dangerously addictive, and perfect for holiday gifting, parties, or simply snacking straight from the pan.

Coated in a rich caramel-toffee glaze made with butter and brown sugar, then baked until crisp and golden, these pretzels have that signature candy crunch you’d expect from toffee with the perfect salty twist. Every bite is sweet, buttery, and crunchy with just the right amount of salt — the kind of treat that keeps you coming back for “just one more handful.”

Whether you’re looking for a quick holiday snack mix, a homemade food gift, or an easy sweet-and-salty dessert recipe, these Butter Toffee Pretzels check all the boxes.

🥨 Butter Toffee Pretzels Recipe

Ingredients

• 10 cups small pretzels (twists or sticks)

• 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)

• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed

• ½ cup light corn syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp baking soda

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pan

   • Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).

   • Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Spread pretzels evenly across the sheets.

2. Make the Toffee Coating

   • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup together, stirring until smooth.

   • Once it begins to bubble, let it cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes until thickened.

   • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam up slightly — this is normal!

3. Coat the Pretzels

   • Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture over the pretzels. Use a spatula to toss and coat them as evenly as possible.

4. Bake Until Crisp

   • Bake pretzels for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to keep them coated and crunchy.

   • Remove from oven and spread pretzels out onto parchment paper to cool completely.

5. Break Apart & Enjoy

   • Once cooled, break apart any large clusters. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Tips for Perfect Butter Toffee Pretzels

• Don’t skip the baking soda: It’s what makes the toffee light and crunchy instead of hard.

• Use parchment paper: Makes cleanup easy and prevents sticking.

• Double the batch: These disappear fast, especially around the holidays!

Variations & Add-Ins

• Nutty Twist: Toss in almonds, pecans, or cashews before baking.

• Chocolate Drizzle: Once cooled, drizzle with melted white or dark chocolate.

• Holiday Mix: Add festive sprinkles right after baking while the toffee is still sticky.

• Peanut Butter Lovers: Swirl 2 tablespoons of peanut butter into the hot toffee sauce before coating.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔️ Quick and easy – only 5 ingredients!
✔️ Perfect for holiday gift bags or party bowls.
✔️ Crunchy, buttery, salty, and sweet in every bite.
✔️ Stays fresh for weeks in a sealed container.