Description
Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites are the ultimate indulgence, blending soft, warm pretzels coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mix with a rich, creamy cream cheese dip. These delightful bites are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests at your next gathering. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, they can be served as a snack, dessert, or party appetizer. The combination of warm pretzel dough and spiced cream cheese creates a flavor experience that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Whether you’re enjoying them at home or sharing with friends, these pretzel bites are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (105-115°F)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 10 cups water
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water and sugar. Add yeast and let it sit until foamy.
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt with the yeast mixture to form a dough. Knead until smooth and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare baking sheets.
- Boil water with baking soda in a pot.
- Divide dough into pieces, roll into ropes, and cut into bites.
- Boil pretzel bites for 20-30 seconds; drain and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Toss baked bites in melted butter and coat in cinnamon sugar before serving with cream cheese dip.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 pretzel bites (75g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg