Description
Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites are a delightful treat that combines soft, chewy pretzels with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating and a creamy, spiced cream cheese dip. Perfect for snacking, dessert, or as a fun party appetizer, these bite-sized wonders are sure to impress your family and friends. The contrast of warm pretzels and cool dip creates an irresistible flavor experience that will have everyone coming back for more. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or at room temperature, these pretzel bites are easy to make and utterly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 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, 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 large bowl, mix warm water and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top; let sit until foamy (5-10 minutes).
- Add flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until shaggy dough forms; knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl; cover and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425°F; line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Boil 10 cups of water with baking soda in a pot.
- Punch down the risen dough, divide it into portions, roll into ropes, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil pretzel bites in batches for 20-30 seconds; drain excess water before placing on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Toss baked bites in melted butter and then coat with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg