Chocolate Covered Pretzel Toffee

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1. In a heavy bottomed skillet (NOT a non-stick skillet), over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, water and salt. As the butter melts, stir a few times with a wooden spoon or spatula to combine. Bring to a boil and then don't stir or touch the mixture again until it is caramel colored. Set a brown paper bag near the stove and let the mixture boil until it matches the bag in color. This takes between 18-20 minutes and I ALWAYS set a timer. Just in case I find myself distracted, the timer prevents me from letting the candy burn. It will go from amber colored to burnt in about 30 seconds, as soon as it turns light brown, pull it off the heat.

2. While the toffee is boiling, prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silpat mat. (Do not use waxed paper, it will melt.) Line the pretzels up touching each other to cover most of the baking sheet. Once the toffee is caramel colored, remove from the heat and add the vanilla. Stir to combine. Quickly pour the toffee over the pretzels. Let it cool completely. I like to set the pan in the refrigerator to speed up the process, but it will also cool at room temperature.

3. When the toffee is cool, melt the chocolate in a glass bowl over a pan of simmering water. The chocolate can also be melted in a microwave at 50% power, checking and stirring every 60-90 seconds. Spread the warm chocolate across the toffee and then place in the refrigerator to cool completely. Once cooled, break into pieces. (I found it easiest to turn the whole sheet of toffee over and tap firmly on the toffee side with a wooden spoon to break it into pieces.) Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!