Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels

Bakery-Style Pretzels Made at Home

Few things are more comforting than biting into a warm, chewy pretzel coated in cinnamon sugar. These cinnamon sugar soft pretzels taste just like the ones you’d find at the mall, but they’re homemade and surprisingly easy to make. With a golden exterior, fluffy inside, and sweet buttery coating, this recipe is the ultimate easy healthy recipe to try for a cozy weekend bake or a fall dessert idea that feels like a hug in every bite. Enjoy them fresh from the oven with a warm drink, or pack them up as a fun snack for family and friends.

⏱️ Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Rise Time: 1 hour
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
• Servings: 8 pretzels

📝 Ingredients List

For the Dough:

• 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
• 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the Baking Soda Bath:

• 4 cups water
• ¼ cup baking soda

For Coating:

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Wooden spoon or stand mixer with dough hook
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Large pot (for baking soda bath)
• Slotted spoon
• Pastry brush

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add salt, flour, and melted butter. Mix until dough forms, then knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour. 🕒
3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
4. In a pot, bring 4 cups water and baking soda to a boil.
5. Divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll each into a rope (about 18 inches) and twist into a pretzel shape.
6. Carefully dip each pretzel in the boiling baking soda bath for 20–30 seconds, then place on the prepared baking sheet. ✨
7. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until golden brown.
8. While warm, brush pretzels with melted butter, then toss or sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture. 😋

💡 Pro Tips

• Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for 5 minutes to refresh.
• Freezer Option: Freeze unbaked pretzels after shaping. Bake from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to cook time.
• Flavor Variations: Add a cream cheese glaze drizzle or serve with caramel dipping sauce for extra indulgence.
• Serving Ideas: Pair with hot chocolate, pumpkin spice latte, or apple cider for the ultimate cozy combo.

📊 Nutrition Table

Conclusion

These cinnamon sugar soft pretzels are the ultimate cozy bake—soft, golden, and perfectly sweet with a buttery cinnamon coating. They’re simple enough for beginners yet impressive enough to serve at gatherings. Whether you enjoy them warm out of the oven or share them with friends and family, these pretzels bring bakery-style comfort straight to your kitchen.

Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels

These homemade cinnamon sugar soft pretzels are warm, chewy, and delightfully sweet, perfect for cozy weekends or as a fall treat.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 32 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American, Bakery

Servings 8 pretzels

Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the Dough

• 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
• 2.25 tsp 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
• 1 tbsp 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp 1 tsp salt
• 4 cups 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the Baking Soda Bath

• 4 cups 4 cups water
• 0.25 cup ¼ cup baking soda

For Coating

• 0.5 cup ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 4 tbsp 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

 

Preparation

• In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
• Add salt, flour, and melted butter. Mix until dough forms, then knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.

Baking

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
• In a pot, bring 4 cups water and baking soda to a boil.
• Divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll each into a rope (about 18 inches) and twist into a pretzel shape.
• Carefully dip each pretzel in the boiling baking soda bath for 20–30 seconds, then place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 12–14 minutes, until golden brown.
• While warm, brush pretzels with melted butter, then toss or sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.

Notes

Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for 5 minutes to refresh. Freeze unbaked pretzels after shaping; bake from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to cook time. For extra indulgence, add a cream cheese glaze drizzle or serve with caramel dipping sauce.

Keyword Cinnamon Sugar, Easy Recipe, Fall Dessert, Homemade, pretzels