Hot Honey Pretzels

These Hot Honey Pretzels are sweet, spicy, buttery, and irresistibly crunchy, Made with pretzels, honey, hot sauce, and spices, they’re the perfect easy snack for entertaining, game day or movie nights.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Cool Time3

Total Time25

Servings:

Calories: 399kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

½ cup salted butter
½ cup liquid honey
½ cup hot sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 cups mini pretzels

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Melt your butter in a microwave safe dish. Start with about 30 seconds and then continue adding 15 seconds until the butter is completely melted.
Whisk together the melted butter, honey, hot sauce, chili powder, and red pepper flakes until blended.
Using a large bowl, drizzle butter glaze over pretzels and gently toss using a spatula. Make sure they are all evenly coated.
Transfer the pretzels to a 9x13 inch baking pan and cook for 12 minutes, tossing at 6 minute mark. Let your pretzels cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a serving bowl.

Notes

Storage: Refrigeration is not necessary. Cooled pretzels are best stored at room temperature in an airtight container or resealable bag for up to 5 days.
Whisk the glaze well: A fully mixed glaze keeps the honey, butter, and hot sauce from separating and every pretzel gets consistent flavor.
Use a big bowl: This gives you enough space to toss the pretzels and ensures even coating.
Cube the butter before melting: Smaller pieces melt faster and more evenly.
Fold pretzels gently: This keeps the pretzels from breaking while covering them in the sweet and spicy glaze.
Don’t overbake: Ovens vary, check at the ten minute mark so pretzels don't darken too much and burn.

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