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Caramel Pretzels Recipe

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Crunchy, sweet, and salty Caramel Pretzels coated in a rich homemade caramel sauce, baked to perfection to achieve a non-sticky, delectable snack that’s perfect for parties or an indulgent treat.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Mini Pretzels
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with non-stick cooking spray. Place a cooling rack on top of the baking sheet and spray it as well to prevent the pretzels from sticking.
  2. Make Caramel Sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, and water. Stir constantly to prevent burning and bring the mixture to a boil. Using a candy thermometer, cook the mixture until it reaches 305 degrees Fahrenheit (hard crack stage). Once achieved, immediately remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  3. Coat Pretzels: Add the mini pretzels into the saucepan with the caramel mixture and stir thoroughly until every pretzel is evenly coated with caramel.
  4. Arrange on Cooling Rack: Using a spoon or spatula, transfer coated pretzels in small batches to the prepared cooling rack on the baking sheet. Spread them out so that pretzels do not overlap, allowing even drying and preventing sticking.
  5. Bake to Dry: Place the baking sheet with pretzels into the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes. This drying process ensures the caramel sets properly and the pretzels become crisp without stickiness.
  6. Cool Completely: Once baking time is complete, remove the pretzels from the oven and allow them to cool completely at room temperature. After cooling, the caramel pretzels will be firm and ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer to monitor the caramel temperature accurately for best results.
  • Spraying the cooling rack prevents the caramel from sticking and makes removal easier.
  • Make sure pretzels are spread out on the rack to avoid clumping together.
  • Store cooled caramel pretzels in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
  • For a variation, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the pretzels after coating for a sweet and salty flavor.

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