Cozy Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites: Easy 30-Minute Recipe
Soft, pillowy pretzel bites coated in butter and a crackly cinnamon sugar layer, ready in 30 minutes without any boiling or complicated steps. Perfect for cozy nights, game days, or when you need a warm, sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (180ml) warm water (around 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted (for coating)
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and salt. Pour in the warm water and melted butter. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough should be soft and slightly tacky but not sticky.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 12 inches long. Cut each rope into 12 to 15 bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch wide).
- Place the dough pieces on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
- Bake immediately for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown on top and puffed up.
- While the bites bake, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together in a small bowl. Add a tiny pinch of salt and whisk to combine. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a separate bowl.
- As soon as the pretzel bites come out of the oven, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the melted butter over the top and toss gently with a spatula until every bite is coated. Then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttery bites and toss again until completely covered.
- Serve warm immediately.
Notes
Don’t let the baked bites sit before coating; the steam helps the butter soak in. Work quickly while they’re hot. For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter or coconut oil. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend and bake an extra 2 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 pretzel bites
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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