Description
Homemade cinnamon sugar pretzel twists deliver golden-brown comfort straight from German bakery traditions. Crisp exterior and sugary coating promise delightful snacking pleasures you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (12 oz/340 g) thick pretzel sticks
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (113 g) butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 egg white
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating an optimal baking surface for the pretzels.
- Coating Mixture: Melt butter and whisk with egg white and vanilla extract until smooth, creating a binding agent for the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Seasoning Blend: Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl, ensuring an even distribution of sweet and spicy flavors.
- Pretzel Coating: Place pretzels in a large resealable bag, pour the butter mixture over them, seal, and gently tumble to coat evenly.
- Sugar Dusting: Add the cinnamon sugar blend to the bag, reseal, and shake gently to completely cover each pretzel with the aromatic mixture.
- Baking Process: Spread the coated pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring adequate spacing for crisp texture.
- Final Baking: Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, rotating halfway through to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration and crispy texture.
Notes
- Butter Melting Tip: Cool slightly after microwaving to prevent burning and maintain the delicate flavor profile of the recipe.
- Coating Technique: Use a sealed bag for even distribution of butter and cinnamon sugar, ensuring each pretzel gets maximum flavor coverage.
- Baking Strategy: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through cooking to achieve uniform golden-brown color and consistent crispness.
- Storage Recommendation: Allow pretzels to cool completely before storing in an airtight container to maintain their crispy texture and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 247
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 152 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg