There is something about Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels that instantly reminds me of walking through a mall bakery. That warm sweet smell of fresh pretzels and cinnamon floating through the air always pulls me in.
The first time I tried making them at home, I expected it to be complicated. Pretzels seemed like one of those bakery treats that only professionals could pull off.
But once I tried it, I realized homemade soft pretzels are surprisingly simple. And when they come out of the oven warm, brushed with butter, and rolled in cinnamon sugar, they taste even better than the ones from the mall.
Now these cinnamon sugar soft pretzels are a favorite weekend baking project in my kitchen.
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Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels Recipe
Author: Rose
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 8 pretzels
Diet: Vegetarian
Warm, fluffy cinnamon sugar soft pretzels baked until golden and coated in buttery cinnamon sugar. Perfect for snacks, desserts, or cozy baking days.
Ingredients
Pretzel Dough
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Baking Soda Bath
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup baking soda
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Dough
In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar.
Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until it becomes slightly foamy.
Add the flour, salt, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough for about 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 2: Let The Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl.
Cover it with a towel and let it rise for 45 minutes until it doubles in size.
Step 3: Shape The Pretzels
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a long rope, about 18 inches long.
Twist the rope into the classic pretzel shape and place it on a baking sheet.
Step 4: Prepare The Baking Soda Bath
Bring 4 cups of water to a gentle simmer in a saucepan.
Add the baking soda carefully.
Dip each pretzel into the baking soda water for 20 seconds, then return it to the baking sheet.
Step 5: Bake The Pretzels
Bake the pretzels in a 425°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.
Step 6: Coat With Cinnamon Sugar
While the pretzels are still warm, brush them with melted butter.
Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
Roll or sprinkle the pretzels with the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
Serve warm.
Notes And Variations
Here are a few tips I have learned from making these many times.
Do not skip the baking soda bath
This step gives pretzels their classic chewy texture.
Make pretzel bites instead
Cut the dough into small pieces and bake as bite sized snacks.
Add icing drizzle
A simple powdered sugar glaze makes these taste like a bakery treat.
Serve with dipping sauce
Cream cheese frosting or chocolate sauce is amazing with these.
FAQs
Yes. The dough can be prepared and stored in the refrigerator overnight before shaping.
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
Yes. Freeze baked pretzels for up to two months and reheat in the oven.
📖 Recipe
Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 pretzels 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
Warm, soft pretzels coated in a generous dusting of cinnamon and sugar—each bite is a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, with a buttery, pillowy texture that melts in your mouth. A comforting treat that’s irresistible!
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of warm water into a small bowl
- Sprinkle 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast over the warm water
- Stir in 1 tablespoon granulated sugar until dissolved
- Let the mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy
- In a large mixing bowl combine 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt
- Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture
- Add 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- Stir together until a dough forms
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a damp towel
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions
- Roll each portion into a rope about 18 inches long
- Shape each rope into a pretzel by forming a U-shape, twisting the ends, and folding them over the center
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Bring 10 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot
- Add ¼ cup baking soda to the boiling water and stir
- Drop each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet
- Brush each pretzel with beaten egg
- Mix ½ cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the pretzels
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown
- Let the pretzels cool slightly on a wire rack before serving
Notes
Make sure the water temperature for the yeast is between 100-110°F to activate it properly. Knead the dough thoroughly for a smooth texture. Ensure the water is at a rolling boil when boiling the pretzels for proper chewiness. For richer flavor brush the pretzels with melted butter after baking. Reduce the cinnamon sugar topping if you prefer a less sweet pretzel.
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Conclusion
These Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels are one of my favorite homemade treats.
They come out warm, soft, and perfectly coated with sweet cinnamon sugar. The kind of snack that disappears almost immediately after baking.
If you try them, do not be surprised if your kitchen smells like a bakery for the rest of the day.
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