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Cozy Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites Recipe Perfect for Easy Homemade Snacks

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Soft, chewy cinnamon sugar pretzel bites paired with a creamy tangy cream cheese dip, perfect for a quick and cozy homemade snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (300g)
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1 cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for dough)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for dough)
  • ¼ cup baking soda (for boiling)
  • 8 cups water (for boiling)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for coating)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp milk (to thin dip)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a medium bowl, combine warm water (110°F/43°C), sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add melted butter and yeast mixture. Stir until shaggy dough forms. Knead by hand for 8-10 minutes or with stand mixer for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Let the dough rise: Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Shape the pretzel bites: Punch down dough, roll into 12-15 inch log, cut into 1-inch pieces, and shape into small balls or pinch ends.
  5. Prepare boiling water: Bring 8 cups water to boil, add baking soda carefully, reduce to simmer.
  6. Boil pretzel bites: Drop bites in simmering baking soda water for 30 seconds until they float. Remove with slotted spoon and drain.
  7. Bake: Place bites on lined baking sheet 1 inch apart. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Make cinnamon sugar coating: Mix sugar and cinnamon in bowl. Melt butter separately.
  9. Coat pretzel bites: Brush warm bites with melted butter, then toss in cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  10. Prepare cream cheese dip: Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla. Add milk 1 tbsp at a time until smooth and creamy.
  11. Serve warm: Arrange coated pretzel bites on platter with cream cheese dip in center.

Notes

Use water at 110°F to activate yeast properly. Boil pretzel bites in baking soda water for exactly 30 seconds to get classic pretzel crust. Brush bites with butter immediately after baking to help cinnamon sugar stick. Store pretzel bites in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Cream cheese dip should be refrigerated and used within 3 days.

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