Description
Oven-Baked Cinnamon Pretzels are a sweet and crunchy snack featuring mini pretzels coated in a buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture. This easy-to-make recipe uses simple ingredients and results in a deliciously flavored treat perfect for parties, movie nights, or a quick homemade snack.
Ingredients
Snack Base
- 6 cups mini pretzels
Coating
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Cinnamon-Sugar Mix
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) to prepare for baking the pretzels.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate even baking.
- Mix Butter and Vanilla: In a large bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter and vanilla extract, creating the base for coating the pretzels.
- Coat Pretzels: Add the mini pretzels to the butter mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure each pretzel is evenly coated.
- Combine Cinnamon-Sugar: In a separate small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt to create the cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Toss Pretzels in Cinnamon-Sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the butter-coated pretzels and toss again until the pretzels are well coated with the mixture.
- Spread on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated pretzels out evenly on the prepared baking sheet to allow for even baking.
- Bake: Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even cinnamon-sugar coating and browning.
- Cool: Remove the pretzels from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet before serving to allow the coating to set.
Notes
- Store the pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
