Grinch Pretzel Brittle

This Grinch pretzel brittle is a delicious, sweet and salty treat that brings fun, festive flavor to any holiday gathering.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Chill Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings Servings

Calories 160kcal

Equipment

parchment paper
Cookie sheet
Two Forks, or Spoons - to spread the candy
6 small dishes for ingredients
Airtight container - to store the Brittle

Ingredients

1 cup Sugar
½ cup Corn Syrup
1 cup Mini Pretzel Twists
⅛ teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
½ cup White Chocolate melted
Green Food Coloring Gel for Chocolate
Red Grinch Hearts

Instructions

First, measure out all your ingredients into small dishes you can pour into the Bowl of Candy, because the Candy will be begin to harden quickly, you'll need the ingredients ready to go to follow the recipe, and won't have time to get them together after you start.DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!
In a Microwave safe medium size bowl, add the Sugar, and Corn Syrup, and stir together.
Place in the Microwave for 6 minutes, on HIGH, stirring half way through, at 3 minutes.
Line a Cookie sheet with Parchment Paper, and set aside.
Remove from the Microwave, and add the Butter, and Microwave for 1 minute. Remove Bowl, and stir in Mini Pretzels, salt, and Vanilla, and Microwave for 15 seconds.
Remove Bowl, and stir in Baking Soda - mixture will be light and foamy.
Quickly, pour the Brittle out onto the Parchment Paper lined Cookie sheet, and spread out into a thin layer with spoons, or forks - you'll need two utensils to spread the Brittle.
Let the Brittle cool for about 30 minutes, and make sure the Brittle is set, or hard to the touch.
Melt the White Chocolate in the Microwave, and stir until smooth.
Add a few drops of the Green Food Coloring Gel, and stir until blended.
Add more if needed to achieve the green color
Using a Fork, or small spoon, drizzle the melted Chocolate over the Brittle, leaving enough space for the Brittle to show through the chocolate.
Add the Red Grinch Hearts, pressing them slightly into the Green chocolate.
Allow about an hour for the Chocolate to completely harden, and all ingredients to cool completely.
When Brittle is cool, Break into pieces. Serve, and Enjoy!

Notes

Store Brittle in an air tight container for up to 10 days. Place the pieces on waxed paper, or parchment paper to make sure they don't stick together, and place the paper between layers if you're stacking the pieces. Do Not store in the refrigerator. The Candy needs to be stored in a cool dry place - not next to the stove, and not in Sunlight, as it will melt and get sticky. Humidity will ruin the candy, so air tight containers are a must.

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