Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites Recipe

Activate Yeast

In a large bowl, combine warm water (1 cup) and active dry yeast (1 tablespoon). Let it sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly.

Mix Dough

Add granulated sugar (2 tablespoons), all-purpose flour (4 cups), salt (1 teaspoon), and melted unsalted butter (1 tablespoon) to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.

Knead Dough

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.

Let Dough Rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Shape Pretzel Bites

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into small pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and cut into 1-inch pieces.

Boil Pretzel Bites

In a pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda (1 tablespoon) to a boil. Boil the pretzel bites in batches for about 30 seconds, then remove and drain.

Egg Wash

Beat the egg (1 large) and brush it over the boiled pretzel bites.

Bake

Place pretzel bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Mix Topping

In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar (1 cup) and ground cinnamon (2 tablespoons).

Coat Pretzel Bites

Immediately after baking, toss the warm pretzel bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.

Cream Butter

In a mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter (1 cup) until creamy.

Add Sugar and Flavor

Gradually add powdered sugar (4 cups) and mix until combined. Add vanilla extract (2 teaspoons) and milk (2 tablespoons), mixing until smooth and fluffy.