April 20, 2019
Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites
I discovered how to make a cinnamon sugar pretzel while in college. I realized they didn’t have a good pretzel joint at the local mall and was craving that sweet treat. Several Youtube videos and total fails later, I had myself a foolproof way of making a copycat mall cinnamon sugar pretzel bite.
The way of making a full pretzel and pretzel bites are super similar. However, I find it much easier to make a pretty looking pretzel bite at home versus trying to make pretty looking traditional pretzel shape. But if you want to give it a try for yourself, you will still follow the same method as below. The only change is that you will shape the full pretzel out to your liking rather than cutting into bites. You will also need to play a bit with the cook time, but the overall temperature will stay the same as well. This recipe is easier than you would think. It makes you wonder why you haven’t tried it sooner!
I am updating this now in 2022 and have to add that with the growing popularity of Trader Joe’s Everything But The Bagel seasoning, you could easily dip in butter and then sprinkle that seasoning on top for a savory take.
Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites
Confession: I love mall pretzels. Something about the combination of the crispy, buttery exterior and the fluffy warm inside.. YUM! I discovered in college how to make them when I realized they didn’t have a pretzel joint in the mall. This recipe is easier than you would think and tastes absolutely divine!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Resting Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Pretzels
- 2-1/4 Tsp instant yeast
- 1-1/2 Cup Warm water
- 1 Tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Melted Butter
- 4 Cups Flour
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water
- 9 Cups Water
- 1/2 Cup Baking Soda
Cinnamon Sugar
- 1/4 Cup melted butter
- 3/4 Cup sugar
- 3 Tsp cinnamon
Dissolve yeast in 1-1/2 cup warm water. Stir until combined.
Add salt, sugar, and butter stirring well.
Add flour, 1 cup at a time until dough is thick and no longer sticky. If still sticky after adding flour, add 1 tbsp at a time until it isn’t sticky.
The dough should bounce back after poking it.
Flour a flat surface and knead dough for about 5 minutes, forming a dough ball.
Coat a bowl in cooking spray before placing dough. Allow dough to sit for 20 minutes in a warm area, covered with a dish towel.
In the meantime, preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Beat together 1 egg and 1 tbsp of water in a small bowl.
Also during this time, bring 9 cups of water and 1/2 cup baking soda to boil.
After 20 minutes, cut dough into 6 sections. Roll each section into 1 inch thick ropes and cut into 1 to 1-1/2 inch pieces.
After cutting pieces, place 6-10 bites into the hot water/baking soda mix.
Allow them to sit for about 25 seconds before removing with slotted spoon. Repeat with all bites.
Place pieces on a greased or lined baking sheet. Brush with egg/water mixture.
Bake for 15 minutes or until tops are brown.
While bites cook, melt 1/4 cup of butter in a small bowl. Mix together cinnamon and sugar in a bowl.
After bites are cooked, dip warm bites in melted butter and then immediately dip in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Set on clean plate or tray. Serve warm for best experience.
Save cooked bites in airtight container for up to 3 days. Microwave 10 seconds and dip in melted butter + cinnamon sugar.
