Description
A sweet-salty snack featuring crunchy pretzels coated with buttery caramel toffee and topped with chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1–2 cups chocolate chips
- Pretzels (mini twists or snaps)
- Optional: chopped toasted nuts (almonds, pecans, or hazelnuts)
- Optional: pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F if using the oven method.
- Arrange a single layer of pretzels on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone mat.
- For the stovetop method, melt the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a full boil and cook, stirring, until it reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer.
- Immediately pour the toffee evenly over the pretzels.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot toffee, let sit for 1–2 minutes, and then spread into a smooth layer.
- Cool completely and break into pieces.
Notes
Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature. Brown the butter for deeper flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: American