Sweet & Salty Pretzels
If you love snack mixes that hit every craving at once, these Sweet & Salty Pretzels are about to become your new go-to treat. They’re ridiculously easy, dangerously addictive, and perfect for holidays, parties, movie nights, or gifting in little bags.
Warm caramel-coated pretzels bake with melty chocolate, bits of toffee, and a surprise sprinkle of Parmesan that takes the whole thing over the top. It sounds wild, but trust me, the salty cheese with the sweet caramel is chef’s kiss.
What You Need to Make Sweet & Salty Pretzels
Just a handful of simple ingredients come together to create the ultimate snack mix:
- Pretzels
- Butter
- Dark brown sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Toffee bits
- Chocolate chips
- Parmesan cheese
How to Make Sweet & Salty Pretzels (Step-by-Step)
These come together in minutes, here’s exactly how to make them:
1
Make the Caramel Butter
Melt the butter in a saucepan, then whisk in the dark brown sugar and vanilla. Cook until smooth and bubbling.
2
Coat the Pretzels
Add the pretzels to a large bowl or spread them on a baking sheet. Pour the caramel mixture over the top and toss until every pretzel is coated.
3
Add the Toppings
Sprinkle on the toffee bits, chocolate chips, and a light dusting of Parmesan.
4
Bake
Bake at 350°F for 6–8 minutes, just until the chocolate melts and everything blends together.
5
Finish and Enjoy
Give the pretzels one more sprinkle of Parmesan (highly recommended). Serve warm or allow to cool and store in an airtight container.
Sweet & Salty Pretzels
Ingredients
- 1 lb bag of pretzels
- 1 cup butter or 2 sticks
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 bag toffee bits
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a saucepan melt your butter and whisk in brown sugar and vanilla till combined and bubbling.
- Add your pretzels to a bowl or directly to sheet pan, add your butter mixture on top and stir together to coat all of the pretzels.
- Add your toffee bits, chocolate chips, and a sprinkle of Parmesan on top and bake on 350 for 6-8 minutes until most chocolate is melted
- Top with more Parmesan (optional: but highly recommend) and serve or store!
