
Chewy soft pretzels coated in cinnamon sugar with cream cheese dip
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
1 hr 15 min
Servings
8
8 pretzels
Difficulty
Medium
Cost
Budget
$
Chewy soft pretzels coated in cinnamon sugar with cream cheese dip
Warm, chewy soft pretzels with a golden crust, coated in butter and cinnamon sugar, served with a sweet cream cheese dipping sauce. Mall food court nostalgia.
60m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
75m
Total Time
8
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
These homemade cinnamon sugar pretzels rival Auntie Anne's—a quick boiling soda bath gives them that signature chewy crust, and a cinnamon sugar coating makes them irresistible.
Mix flour, yeast, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Add 1 cup warm water and 2 tbsp melted butter. Knead 5 minutes. Let rise 40 minutes.
Divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll each into a 20-inch rope and shape into a pretzel twist.
Bring 6 cups water with 1/4 cup baking soda to a boil. Dip each pretzel for 30 seconds. Place on a greased sheet.
Bake at 425°F for 12-14 minutes until deep golden brown.
Brush hot pretzels with melted butter and toss in cinnamon sugar. Serve with cream cheese dip (cream cheese beaten with powdered sugar and vanilla).
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving
Arrange on a platter for easy sharing at your next gathering
Pair with your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor
Both are popular dipping options
Let it foam 5 minutes before adding to flour
Test Kitchen Pick
Vanilla Extract
Helpful Pantry Staple
For baking and desserts, vanilla is often carrying more aroma than people expect. A better bottle gives the whole recipe a cleaner finish.
This is a small pantry move that usually makes baked goods taste more complete.
Vanilla extract is one of the easiest pantry upgrades to keep using.
Shop vanilla extract for this recipeThe baking soda bath is essential—don't skip it or the pretzels won't have the right texture or color.
Shape the pretzels quickly and don't overwork the dough or they'll shrink during baking.
Best eaten the same day. Store at room temperature in a sealed bag up to 1 day.
Warm in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes, then re-brush with butter and cinnamon sugar.
Per serving (20mg) · 8 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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