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Caramel Pretzels Recipe

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Crunchy and sweet caramel-coated mini pretzels baked to perfection, creating a delightful snack that combines salty and sweet flavors with a satisfying crisp texture.

Ingredients

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Caramel Mixture

  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Snacks

  • 4 cups Mini Pretzels

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with non-stick spray. Place a cooling rack over the pan and spray the rack with non-stick spray as well to prevent sticking.
  2. Make Caramel Sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, and water. Stir constantly as the mixture heats until it reaches a boil. Continue stirring until the temperature reaches 305 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the hard crack stage, then promptly remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Coat Pretzels: Add the mini pretzels into the caramel sauce and gently stir until all pretzels are evenly coated with the caramel mixture.
  4. Arrange Pretzels on Rack: Working quickly, transfer the caramel-coated pretzels a few at a time onto the prepared cooling rack on the baking sheet. Make sure the pretzels do not overlap to allow even drying.
  5. Bake to Dry: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. This step dries out the pretzels to prevent stickiness and ensures a crisp texture on the caramel coating.
  6. Cool Completely: Remove the pretzels from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the cooling rack before serving or storing. This final stage solidifies the caramel coating and adds crunch.

Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer to accurately reach the hard crack stage at 305°F for perfect caramel consistency.
  • Do not let the caramel mixture burn; maintain medium heat and stir constantly.
  • Non-stick spray on the cooling rack helps prevent pretzels from sticking during baking.
  • Store the cooled caramel pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Keywords: Caramel Pretzels, Sweet and Salty Snack, Homemade Caramel, Mini Pretzel Recipe, Party Snack

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