Molasses Pretzel Snack Recipes

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and molasses. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45-50 seconds or until the butter is melted; stir. , Microwave 15-25 seconds longer or until mixture boils. Immediately stir in the salt, baking soda and extract (mixture will foam). , Stir in pretzels and peanuts. Microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until pretzels and nuts are well coated, stirring twice., Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Cool for 15 minutes, stirring twice. Store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and molasses. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45-50 seconds or until the butter is melted; stir.
• Microwave 15-25 seconds longer or until mixture boils. Immediately stir in the salt, baking soda and extract (mixture will foam).
• Stir in pretzels and peanuts. Microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until pretzels and nuts are well coated, stirring twice.
• Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan. (If I use unsalted peanuts, I sprinkle some extra sea salt on the top of the mixture). Cool for 15 minutes, stirring twice. Store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• In large bowl combine first eight ingredients.
• Add flour to make soft dough, turn out on floured surface, knead in enough flour to make moderately stiff dough knead 6-8 minutes.
• Place in greased bowl, grease top cover.
• Let raise til doubled in size about 1 hour.
• Punch down, divide into four parts.
• Let rest 10 minutes.
• Divide each part into 6 pieces, roll each into 10 inch rope, Shape into pretzels.
• place on greased baking sheets, Cover, let raise 30 minutes.
• Combine egg white with water, brush pretzels, bake 15 minutes or til golden brown.