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Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites (Auntie Anne's Copycat)

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Dough rise time 1 hour
Servings 80 pretzel bites (approximately)
Author Coco and Ash

Equipment

  • stand mixer

Ingredients

Pretzel Dough

  • 1 cup warm water (about 110 degrees)
  • 1 package of rapid rise yeast
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Baking Soda Boil

  • 5-6 cups water
  • ⅓ cup baking soda

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Pretzel Dough

  • Add the warm water, yeast, brown sugar, canola oil, and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk together with a fork just to combine.
  • Add the flour to the bowl and mix on medium/low speed for 10 minutes. The dough should form a smooth ball. (See notes)
  • Grease a large bowl with butter or oil then add the dough and allow to rise for 1 hour.
  • While the dough is rising, you can pre-heat your oven to 400° and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicon mats. (You can also set your 6 cups of water to boil towards the end of the rise time as well)
  • After the dough has risen, you can place it on your clean countertop. Divide it into smaller pieces (about 6 or 8) so it's easier to work with.
  • Take each piece of dough and roll it on the counter while stretching so you have about an 18" long piece. Cut the long piece into 1-2 inch bite-sized pieces.

Baking Soda Bath

  • Bring the 6 cups of water to a boil then add in the baking soda. Lower to a simmer.
  • In small batches, add the dough pieces to the simmering water for 30 seconds then remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheets. Leave at least 1 inch in between each piece.
  • Bake in the pre-heated oven for 15 minutes. if you are using more than one pan, be sure to swap the oven racks half way through.

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • Allow the pretzel pieces to cool for about 5-7 minutes then add them to a zip-top bag.
  • Pour the melted butter over the pretzels, close the bag, and shake to coat all of the pretzel bites.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar then open the bag and add it to the pretzels. Seal the bag and shake again. Serve warm!
  • Store in an airtight container for about 3-4 days.

Notes

When making the dough If it seems dry and won't form a ball, you can add 2 more tablespoons of water until it smooths out. 
If your dough seems too sticky, add 2 tablespoons of flour. Adjust as needed.