Ingredients
- 1 bag (16 oz) mini pretzels
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: holiday sprinkles or chopped pecans
Tools You’ll Need
- Large baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Large mixing spoon for tossing
- Airtight container for storing
Possible Additions and Substitutions
Want to make your batch extra special? Try these ideas:
Additions
- Chopped pecans or walnuts — toast lightly for best flavor
- Holiday sprinkles — fun for Christmas, birthdays, or parties
- Mini chocolate chips — sprinkle on AFTER baking
- Sea salt flakes — for extra fancy sweet-salty contrast
- Crushed peppermint — perfect for winter
Substitutions
- Coconut sugar can replace brown sugar
- Gluten-free pretzels work perfectly
- Almond extract can replace vanilla for a different twist
- Salted butter can be used; just reduce any added salt
