This pretzel toffee candy is ridiculously easy to fix, and it's the perfect quick treat to make for weekends and holidays.
Sprinkle the toffee with a little sea salt if you like, and use peanuts or pecans in the toffee or leave the nuts out.
Ingredients
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3 to 4 ounces small pretzels, or enough to fit in a pan in a single layer
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1/4 cup peanuts, more to taste, optional
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8 ounces (1 cup) unsalted butter
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 1/2 to 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
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Flaky sea salt, optional
Steps to Make It
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Line a 10-by-15-inch jelly roll pan with foil. Heat the oven to 375 F.
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Break the pretzels into smaller pieces and arrange them in a single layer over the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the peanuts in and around the pretzels, if using.
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In a deep saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and brown sugar. Cook, stirring until the butter has melted. Bring the mixture to a boil. Continue boiling without stirring for 3 minutes.
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Remove the hot butter and brown sugar mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour it evenly over the pretzel layer in the pan.
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Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for about 5 to 6 minutes. It should be bubbling all over.
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Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle with the chocolate chips. Use 1 1/2 cups or more for a thicker chocolate layer.
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Let the chocolate chips soften and then spread gently to cover the candy.
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If you like the salted caramel taste, sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt.
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Let the mixture cool completely. Break up and store in an airtight container (put wax paper or parchment between layers) for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe Variation
- Switch from peanuts to pecans, if you like.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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185 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
21g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 24 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 185 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 12g | 16% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 37% |
Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
Sodium 63mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate 21g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 15g | |
Protein 1g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 15mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 76mg | 2% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |