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Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites Recipe

This copycat recipe for Auntie Anne's Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites makes pretzels that are super soft on the inside and bursting with cinnamon sugar flavor on the outside!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Rise
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 334 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pretzel Dough
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1 cup water warm
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp canola oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2-3 cups all-purpose flour
Water Bath
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup baking soda
Topping
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
Dip
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp maple extract

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve the yeast in the warm water with a pinch of sugar. Let stand until foamy.
  2. Add the sugar, brown sugar, oil, salt, and two cups of flour to the mixing bowl. Continue to add flour, ¼ cup at a time, to form a soft but not overly sticky dough. Let the dough rise, covered, in a lightly greased bowl for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  3. When the dough has risen, gently deflate the dough and divide into four equal sized pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a snake approximately one inch in diameter. Using a bench scraper or a knife, cut the dough into one inch segments. Repeat with remaining dough.
  4. Preheat the oven to 425. Add the water and baking soda to a pot and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone liner.
  5. Drop the pieces of dough into the pot and let them boil for 30-45 seconds. Remove with a strainer or slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow the pretzel bites to cool on the pan for 10-15 minutes.
  6. After the pretzel bites have cooled slightly, place them in a gallon sized ziplock bag and drizzle the melted butter over the top. Toss to coat the bites in butter. When they are all coated, add the sugar and cinnamon and toss to coat evenly.
  7. To make the dipping sauce, whisk together the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and maple extract, until smooth. Add a teaspoon or so of milk, if needed, to reach a good dipping consistency. Serve the pretzel bites warm with dip and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 334kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 981mg (41%) Potassium 46mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 365IU (7%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334

% Daily Value*

Calories 334kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 981mg 41%
Potassium 46mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 365IU 7%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.