Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels 

Warm, pillowy-soft pretzels coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar layer—each bite feels like a cozy hug for your taste buds. Crafted with a slightly sweet, tender dough and finished with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced crust, these delicious treats are perfect for dessert, snacks, or sharing with friends. Baking starts with a gentle rise, followed by a quick baking soda bath for a crisp exterior, and ends with a fragrant cinnamon-sugar coating that seals in flavor and nostalgia. Ideal for beginner bakers and perfect anytime you crave comfort food.

Ingredients
For the pretzels:

• 2 cups warm milk
  
  

• 1½ tablespoons yeast
  
  

• ¼ cup brown sugar
  
  

• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  
  

• 2 teaspoons salt
  
  

• 4½ cups flour (more or less, as needed)
  
  

For the topping:

• ⅓ cup baking soda
  
  

• 3 cups warm water
  
  

• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  
  

• ½ cup sugar
  
  

• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  
  

Directions

1. In a large bowl or stand mixer, dissolve yeast in warm milk until bubbly. Add brown sugar, melted butter, one cup of flour, and salt; mix until combined.
   
   

2. Gradually add remaining flour, one cup at a time, until a smooth, slightly sticky dough forms. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, until doubled.
   
   

3. Preheat oven to 450 °F (230 °C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide dough into 12 pieces, roll each into a long rope, and shape into pretzels.
   
   

4. In a medium bowl, dissolve baking soda in warm water. Dip each pretzel into the baking soda bath and place on prepared sheets.
   
   

5. Bake for 7–11 minutes, until golden brown.
   
   

6. Meanwhile, whisk sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Brush baked pretzels with melted butter, then dip or roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve warm

Nutrients (per 1 pretzel, approx.)

• Calories: 260 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 42 g
  
  

• Protein: 5 g
  
  

• Fat: 7 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 4 g
  
  

• Fiber: 2 g
  
  

• Sugar: 12 g
  
  

• Sodium: 420 mg
  
  

• Cholesterol: 15 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 90 mg