Description
Warm, fluffy, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar, these Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels are the ultimate homemade treat. With a golden crust, soft chewy center, and an irresistible buttery cinnamon-sugar coating, they’re perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or impressing guests. Fun to make and even better to eat, these pretzels bring bakery-quality indulgence right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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All-purpose flour
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Warm water
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Active dry yeast
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Sugar
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Salt
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Baking soda
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Unsalted butter
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Ground cinnamon
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Brown sugar or granulated sugar
Instructions
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Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit until foamy. Mix with flour and salt until dough forms. Knead until smooth and elastic.
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Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bring water and baking soda to a boil in a large pot.
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Divide dough and roll into ropes. Shape into classic pretzel forms or desired shapes.
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Dip each pretzel into boiling baking soda bath for 15–30 seconds. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
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Brush warm pretzels with melted butter. Roll immediately in cinnamon sugar mixture until coated
Notes
Use warm, not hot, water to activate yeast.
Don’t skip the baking soda bath; it creates the signature crust.
Shape dough gently to avoid toughness.
Serve fresh for best texture; reheat gently if needed.
Variations: filled pretzels, mini versions, maple cinnamon glaze, spiced sugar mix, various dipping sauces
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour rising time)
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert, Treat
- Method: Baking, Boiling (baking soda bath)
- Cuisine: American (inspired by classic soft pretzels)
Keywords: Cinnamon sugar pretzels, soft pretzels, sweet pretzels, homemade pretzels, snack recipe, dessert pretzels, cinnamon sugar snack