Description
Homemade cinnamon sugar pretzel twists bring warm comfort straight from German bakery traditions. Golden-brown spirals dusted with sweet cinnamon sugar invite you to savor each delightful, crispy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag (12 ounces/340 grams) thick pretzel sticks
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to 350° Fahrenheit, creating an ideal environment for transforming plain pretzels into sweet, aromatic treats.
- Gently melt butter in a microwave-safe container, allowing it to cool slightly to prevent scorching the delicate ingredients.
- Carefully separate the egg white from its yolk, then whisk it into the cooled melted butter along with vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- In a separate mixing vessel, thoroughly combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, ensuring an even distribution of sweet and spicy flavors.
- Transfer pretzel sticks into a large resealable plastic bag, then drizzle the butter and egg white mixture over them, sealing the bag and gently tumbling to achieve complete coating.
- Introduce the cinnamon sugar blend into the bag, resealing and shaking delicately to enrobe each pretzel with the fragrant mixture.
- Arrange the coated pretzels in a single, even layer across a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating space between each piece for optimal crispness.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the pretzels to transform for 15 minutes, pausing midway to rotate and ensure uniform golden-brown coloration.
Notes
- Quick Preparation: This recipe transforms simple pretzel sticks into a delightful sweet and crunchy snack in just 30 minutes.
- Versatile Ingredient: Use a one-gallon zip-top bag for mess-free coating, ensuring each pretzel gets perfectly covered with buttery cinnamon sugar.
- Smart Coating Technique: Gently shake the bag to distribute butter and cinnamon sugar evenly, preventing clumping and creating uniform flavor.
- Baking Tips: Line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and prevent sticking, stirring midway to achieve consistent golden-brown crispness.
- Storage Recommendation: Store cooled pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, maintaining their satisfying crunch.
- Customization Potential: Experiment with different spices like nutmeg or cardamom to create unique flavor variations of this addictive snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg