Dark Chocolate Pretzel Toffee

How is it just four days before Christmas?

I’m way behind. I’ve been one of those crazed shoppers who procrastinated way too long and has now almost gotten into about 7 car accidents in parking lots in the past two days.

And I’m still not done. The thought of going to the mall has been sending fear through me and I haven’t gotten up the courage to go yet. I’d rather stay at home and bake than fight the other procrastinators for that last scarf, thank you very much.

Thankfully, some of my giftees aren’t getting mall-bought gifts, but delicious, Bakerita kitchen-made gifts. One of the things I’m giving out this year is this toffee. It’s my twist on the classic saltine toffee.

Saltines have been traded out for pretzels, and I nixed the nuts for a generous, elegant sprinkle of fleur de sel. The dark chocolate mellows out the super-sweetness of the toffee. And stacked up, wrapped in cellophane with a gorgeous bow, well, this is a gift no one would turn out. Oh, and want it to be gluten-free? Easy – just use gluten free pretzels. Perfection.

Hope you’re all doing better than me in the procrastination department, and if you’re not, well – you can always give out toffee! :)