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Soft Pretzel recipe – Cinnamon and Sugar sticks

Published: January 29, 2020 | Updated: February 2, 2020 | By Ashlee

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An amazing soft pretzel recipe that can make traditional pretzels or these cinnamon and sugar pretzels, with a cream cheese dip.

an amazing soft pretzel recipe, cut into sticks and dipped in butter and cinnamon sugar it's the perfect sweet treat

How I created this Soft Pretzels Recipe

When I was younger I used to go to the mall (does anyone still go to the mall these days?) and getting sweet cinnamon and sugar pretzels was always the best thing at the food court. I still get one at the airport occasionally!

I like all pretzels but of course the cinnamon and sugar version with cream cheese dip is always my favorite. You can make traditional pretzel knot shapes, bites, or these sticks (I like the sticks for easy dipping).

This soft pretzel recipe is actually amazing as traditional salted pretzels, wrapped around a hot dog, or topped with a ton of other flavors (pepperoni with pizza dipping sauce anyone?). But you know me, I love sweets so this is my go to version.

Just take me to the Soft Pretzels Recipe already!

If you’d rather skip my tips and tricks for soft pretzels, along with links to other delicious snacks and get straight to this delicious cinnamon and sugar pretzel – simply scroll to the bottom of the page where you can find the printable recipe card.

dip cinnamon and sugar pretzel sticks in cream cheese frosting

Tips to Make the Perfect Soft Pretzel

– Getting the dough right is the most important part – don’t add too much flour, and don’t under knead.

– Rise time – don’t just go by time, 1 hour, go by size, it might take more time depending on the temperature of your house to double.

– The boiling, don’t skip this step. This effects the outer crust of the pretzels. You can bake them without it, but it won’t really be a pretzel.

– Don’t forget the egg wash – this will give the crust a little shine and a beautiful golden color.

To make this Pretzel Recipe you’ll need

  • a Mixer – I like the Bosch universal mixer for everything, esp breads)
  • Dough hook
  • Pizza cutter
  • Parchment Paper
  • Silpat mats
  • cookie sheets
  • Boiling water
  • Slotted spoon
cutting a soft pretzel recipe into strips to have pretzel sticks instead of the classic pretzel shape

Cinnamon and Sugar Soft Pretzel Recipe

If you love these pretzels as much as I do, I’d love a 5 star review. Be sure to share on social media and tag me if you make it @ashleemariecakes! If you want to stay updated on new recipes sign up for my newsletter and join my Facebook Group!

dipped in butter and cinnamon and sugar these sweet soft pretzels make an amazing dessert

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cinnamon sugar soft pretzel sticks

Soft Pretzel recipe – Cinnamon and Sugar sticks

An amazing soft pretzel recipe that can make traditional pretzels or cinnamon and sugar pretzel sticks dipped in cream cheese frosting.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
rise time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 24 pretzels
Calories: 267kcal
Author: Ashlee Marie
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Ingredients

soft pretzel recipe

  • 1 1/2 C whole milk warmed 112 degrees
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp oil
  • 4 1/2 C all-purpose flour
  • 12 C water
  • 1/2 C baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp water

cinnamon sugar mixture

  • 1/2 C butter melted
  • 1 C sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon

cream cheese frosting

  • 8 oz full fat cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 C butter softened
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 C powdered sugar
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

soft pretzel recipe

  • In your mixer add the yeast, sugar and the milk, let bloom for 5-10 mins
  • Add the salt and oil and mix
  • Add 2 C flour and mix until smooth
  • add 1/2 C at a time only adding until the dough cleans the bowl as it mixes. Don't add it all if you don't need it all
  • Now knead it with the dough hook until the dough is quite smooth and springy and stretches without ripping
  • Oil a bowl and place the dough inside, cover it with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until it's more or less doubled in size, about an hour.
  • roll out the dough and cut into strips
  • twist the strips and set on parchment paper, let it get poofy – about 10 mins
  • preheat the oven to 425 F
  • in a wide pot, bring the water to a boil and add the baking soda
  • Drop 3 or 4 pretzels at a time into the boiling water, boil for 30 seconds, then fish them with a slotted spoon or skimmer and lay them on the baking sheet (on parchment paper or silpat mats).
  • mix the egg and water together and brush over the pretzels
  • bake them for around 12 minutes, they should be deeply golden and dry to the touch when they're done.

cinnamon sugar

  • mix the sugar and cinnamon together
  • roll in the melted butter then the cinnamon sugar

cream cheese dip

  • beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla
  • slowly add the powdered sugar until it's the thickness you want. Add a Tbsp of milk if the dip is too thick

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Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 879mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
Did you make this recipe?Mention @ashleemariecakes or tag #makesomeawesome and I’ll share your image in my Instagram stories!
making soft pretzel sticks are easy and delicious, especially covered with cinnamon and sugar and dipped in cream cheese frosting

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  1. Stacy

    October 1, 2014 at 8:23 am

    You are so smart, Ashlee! Your sticks are indeed the perfect shape for dipping. And they look marvelous!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 26, 2014 at 1:59 am

      thank you so much! I need to make them again, I over cooked this batch a bit and I really love my pretzels super soft. But dipping is the best way to get as much of the delicious frosting as I can

  2. Heather // girlichef

    October 1, 2014 at 9:43 am

    Oh, I’ve never tried dipping my pretzels in cream cheese frosting before – tha sounds amazing! Love these sticks, they’re just perfect for dipping.

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 26, 2014 at 1:59 am

      I dip pretty much anything I can in frosting! Frosting is a food group for me

  3. Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm

    October 1, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    wow, they are like pretzel churros…My mouth is watering!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 26, 2014 at 2:06 am

      Mmmm churro’s, now I’m hungry

  4. Cindys Recipes and Writings

    October 1, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    I love treats like these, so good!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 26, 2014 at 2:06 am

      hard to go wrong with baked treats, esp with frosting involved!

  5. Lauren E

    October 1, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    These look lip smacking good! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Ashlee

      November 26, 2014 at 2:39 am

      Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm, so good

  6. Kelster

    October 4, 2014 at 1:43 am

    I need that cream cheese frosting in my life!

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    • Ashlee

      November 26, 2014 at 2:43 am

      Mmmmm everyone needs cream cheese frosting, all the time

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