Pretzel Crunch
Get ready to elevate your snack game with this irresistibly crispy and buttery Pretzel Crunch! Made with salted pretzels, rich unsalted butter, a touch of granulated sugar, and a hint of vanilla extract, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 22 minutes. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, the result is a crunchy, sweet-salty delight that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Enjoy it on its own as a satisfying snack, or use it as a decadent topping for desserts like ice cream, yogurt, or baked goods. With its simple ingredients and crave-worthy flavor, this Pretzel Crunch is sure to become a household favorite and the ultimate treat for snacking or entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups salted pretzels
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1.5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the pretzels in a large Ziploc bag and crush them into small pieces using a rolling pin; you want a mix of small chunks and crumbs.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the sugar and vanilla extract until fully combined and the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels with the butter mixture. Stir well to ensure the pretzels are evenly coated.
Spread the coated pretzels in an even layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure they don’t burn.
Remove from the oven and let the pretzel crunch cool completely on the baking sheet. The mixture will crisp up as it cools.
Break the cooled pretzel crunch into pieces and store in an airtight container for up to a week. Serve as a snack or use as a topping for desserts like ice cream or yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2895 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.0 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.0 g | 210% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 9012 mg | 392% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 479.3 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.3 g | ||
| Protein | 40.6 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 219 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 827 mg | 18% | |
*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.
