Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzel Bites
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8
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Course
Appetizer
Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzel Bites
Description
The recipe begins by mixing flour, sugar, yeast, and salt, then adding warmed milk, water, and vegetable oil to form a soft dough. After kneading until elastic, the dough rests briefly before being divided into ropes and cut into bite-sized pieces. The bites are arranged on parchment-lined baking sheets, brushed with egg wash for shine, and baked until golden brown.
Once baked, the pretzel bites are brushed with melted salted butter and tossed in a cinnamon sugar mixture to coat them thoroughly. This provides a sweet, buttery exterior contrasted with the soft, chewy interior typical of pretzel dough. The inclusion of cream cheese and powdered sugar in the ingredient list suggests a sweet cinnamon cream cheese dip can be made to accompany the bites, offering a creamy complement to the warm bites.
These pretzel bites are commonly served warm and can be enjoyed plain or with salt for a savory option. They pair well with mustard, pub cheese, marinara, or other favorite dipping sauces, making them versatile for different occasions.
The recipe notes that reheating in a microwave for about 15 seconds can refresh the softness if served later. Adding coarse salt before baking creates a traditional salted pretzel variant.
Ingredients
- 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 yeast 2 1/4 teaspoons, Fleischmann's RapidRise, envelope
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 6 tablespoons butter melted, salted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Heat milk, water, and oil until very warm (120° to 130°F); stir into flour mixture.
- Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 4 to 6 minutes. Cover; let rest on floured surface 10 minutes.
- Divide into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 16-inch rope. Cover; let rest for 5 to 10 minutes until risen slightly.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Use a knife, kitchen scissors, or pizza cutter to cut each dough rope into 1-inch pieces to create pretzel bites.
- Arrange pretzel bites on prepared baking sheets and make sure none of the pretzel bites are touching. Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
- Remove from oven and allow the pretzel bites to cool for about 5 minutes, or until they are cool enough to be handled.
- Dip pretzel bites into melted butter and then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until they are fully coated.
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese for about 2 minutes. Add in powdered sugar and beat until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula and continue beating for an additional 2 minutes. Add in vanilla extract and mix until combined. Gradually add in milk, 1 teaspoon at a time until optimal dipping texture is achieved.
- Serve pretzel bites warm with cream cheese icing.
Notes
- For salted pretzels, sprinkle coarse salt on bites after applying egg wash and before baking.
- Serve these pretzel bites warm to enjoy their soft texture and flavor fully.
- If needed, reheat pretzel bites in the microwave for about 15 seconds before serving.
- They pair well with mustard, pub cheese, marinara, or other dipping sauces.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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