Toffee Crunch Pretzel Rods Recipe 45

Steps:

• Place pretzels in a greased roasting pan. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam). Pour over pretzels and mix well. , Bake, uncovered, at 200° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• Place a sheet of parchment paper over a flat surface so that you have a place for your pretzels to dry. Melt the chocolate per directions and place in a coffee mug. Place pretzel rod inside the coffee mug and with a spoon, pour chocolate over one end pretzel to cover about 2/3 of the rod. Place chocolate covered pretzel on the parchment paper to dry. While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle toffee bits over the pretzel and allow to dry and harden. Package when pretzel is completely dry.

Steps:

• Line a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with foil; grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter. Sprinkle 1 cup pecans into prepared pan; set aside., In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water and the remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape sides of saucepan). , Sprinkle with chocolate; spread with a knife when melted. Sprinkle with the remaining pecans. Let stand until set, about 1 hour. Break into pieces.