These buttery cinnamon sugar pretzel bites are a delightful treat perfect for holiday baking. Soft, chewy, and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture, they make for irresistible Christmas snacks that everyone will enjoy.

This recipe is simple and ideal for cozy gatherings, providing a fun and delicious way to celebrate the season with chipcooks desserts that bring joy to your table.

Easy Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites Recipe

These pretzel bites are made from a soft dough, boiled briefly in baking soda water, and then coated in a buttery cinnamon sugar mixture. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields approximately 24 bites.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup baking soda
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• Coarse sea salt for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

1. Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Make Dough: Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
3. Let Dough Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
4. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Boil Pretzel Bites: In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and baking soda to a boil. Cut the risen dough into small pieces and shape them into bite-sized balls. Boil the pretzel bites in batches for about 30 seconds each, then remove and place on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Coat with Butter and Sugar: Brush the boiled pretzel bites with melted butter, then mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and coat the bites generously. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt if desired.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 bites
• Calories: 90kcal
• Fat: 4g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 12g