MOLASSES PRETZEL SNACK (MICROWAVED)

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From Taste of Home's Best Holiday Recipes. This is a great snack for your family or even a gift for friends, neighbors and teachers! And it's made in the microwave. . .whoopie!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon corn syrup (I have subbed this out with extra molasses, honey and agave in the past, all with great results)
1 tablespoon molasses
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (I have subbed out vanilla in the past)
5 cups miniature pretzels
1 cup salted peanuts (unsalted is fine too)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.6, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 259.8, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 11, Protein 4.5

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