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Snicky Snackies

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"You've heard of caramel corn, but how about caramel pretzels? This makes a super crunchy, salty and sweet snack!" — Kevin Ryan

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Original recipe makes 20 servings Change Servings

15 ounces mini twist pretzels
2 cups mixed nuts
1 cup unsalted butter

2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 pinch salt

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Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the pretzels and nuts. Set aside.
In a large saucepan combine the butter, sugar, corn syrup and salt. Stir together over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil and cook until very thick and at the 'firm ball' stage (260 degrees F, 125 degrees C). Remove from heat, pour over pretzel/nut mixture and mix all together.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. Remove from oven and spread out on wax paper to cool.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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This was the second time making them, and I got the best compliments this time around! They disappeared in less than 30 minutes! I changed a few things, like microwaving the carmel ingredients in a huge bowl, and cooling the oven-heated mixture on the cookie sheet I used. Once cooled, I just put them in a bowl, omitting the wax paper step. The carmel came out smoother and tastier doing it this way. I also added about 1 tsp of cinnamon and about 1/4 tsp vanilla extract to the carmel to give it less of a butter flavor, which seemed overwhelming. But everything came together better this time around, using this method.

—CARDDESIGNER

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 02, 2003

The temp to cook to, 260 degrees, was to high. It was starting to burn, so I had to stop cooking it early. Also, I would try spreading the nuts mixture over more than one pan so that it won't come out in one large clump like mine. I would also suggest salted nuts since I used unsalted and it needed a little more salty taste.

—JAB77

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Jan 25, 2004

This was good and simple. It was so easy to make. My only suggestion is to spray the wax paper with Pam or something because I had to spend quite a bit of time peeling wax paper off of the caramel coating. My guests thoroughly enjoyed this! Certainly recommend. *****

—Lukiesmom

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Jan 25, 2004

this was a great snack that pleased young and old and was relatively easy to prepare. I have made it several times and just use peanuts instead of mixed nuts and it turned out fine. I know I will be making it again, and again, and again...

—VJGUNKEL59

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Jan 25, 2004

If you like caramel popcorn - you are sure to love these! This recipe is sooooo good and sooo addicting!! I had no problems with burning or mixing! BUT they were a little tricky getting them off the wax paper, but next time I'll use parchment paper or spray some pam on the waxed paper. Other than that, these were very tasty and an instant hit in my house. Great new snack Kevin!

—DREGINEK

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Jan 25, 2004

Boy was this a hit during the holidays. It makes alot. I used peanuts instead of mixed nuts and sprayed my wax paper with cooking spray(no Problem with it sticking).

—pikkivikki

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Jan 25, 2004

This recipe was great. But you need a really big pan to be stir it in. I had to seperate them into two pans. Also parchment paper works much better then wax paper to cool these pretzels on. It is a great twist on carmel corn.

—KATYBUG9

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Dec 07, 2003

This is a wonderful snack, everyone loved it. Once you try it, it is hard to stop snacking.

—Twigpres

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Nutrition

Calories
351 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
48.2 g
16%

Cholesterol
24 mg
8%

Fat
17 g
26%

Fiber
1.9 g
8%

Protein
4.4 g
9%

Sodium
488 mg
20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Snicky Snackies

Serving Size: 1/20 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 351
Calories from Fat: 153

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 26 %
Saturated Fat 6.9g 35 %
Cholesterol 24mg 8 %
Sodium 488mg 20 %
Potassium 145mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 48.2g 16 %
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8 %
Protein 4.4g 9 %
** Sugars 24.2g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 16 %
Thiamin 13 %
Niacin 18 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 14 %
Folate 24 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.