Description
Recreate the irresistible mall-favorite cinnamon sugar pretzel bites right in your own kitchen. These soft, chewy pretzels are coated in a warm cinnamon-sugar mixture, offering a delightful sweet and salty treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (105-115°F)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar in warm water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon.
- In a separate shallow dish, place the beaten egg.
- In a small bowl, melt the 1/2 cup butter.
- Punch down the risen dough. Divide it into small pieces.
- Roll each piece into a bite-sized ball or shape into a pretzel.
- Dip each pretzel bite into the beaten egg, then into the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Place coated pretzel bites on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While still warm, brush each pretzel bite with melted butter.
Notes
- For extra chewy pretzels, reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- You can adjust the cinnamon-sugar ratio to your preference.
- These pretzel bites are best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks/Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 pretzel bites
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg