Candied Pretzels
Elevate your snack game with these irresistibly sweet and salty Candied Pretzels! Perfectly crunchy mini pretzels are coated in a luscious homemade caramel glaze made with butter, brown sugar, and light corn syrup, then baked to golden perfection for that crave-worthy crunch. A hint of vanilla adds warmth, while an optional sprinkle of sea salt amplifies the addictive balance of flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes and ideal for parties, holiday gifts, or satisfying your sweet tooth, these candied pretzels are an easy recipe that everyone will love. Make a batch today and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mini pretzels
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 1 cups Brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Place the mini pretzels into a large mixing bowl.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar and light corn syrup until completely combined.
Allow the mixture to come to a boil while stirring constantly. Once boiling, let it cook for 3 minutes without stirring.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up slightly, so stir gently.
Pour the hot caramel mixture over the pretzels in the bowl. Use a spatula to toss and coat the pretzels evenly.
Spread the coated pretzels onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure all pretzels are evenly coated.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the candied pretzels cool completely. The glaze will harden as they cool.
Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the pretzels while they are still warm for an extra salty-sweet flavor.
Once cooled, break apart any clumps and store the candied pretzels in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.0 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 14737 mg | 641% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 877.0 g | 319% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 215.6 g | ||
| Protein | 60.4 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 433 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 37.0 mg | 206% | |
| Potassium | 1414 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
