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A close-up photo of two interlocking soft pretzels coated in a coarse cinnamon-sugar mixture, resting on top of a smooth, creamy white dip or puree in a matte black bowl. The dish is lightly sprinkled with more sugar and garnished with small sprigs of fresh green thyme.

Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels

Warm, chewy homemade pretzels coated in a generous layer of sweet cinnamon sugar. Perfectly comforting and wonderfully satisfying when served with a creamy vanilla cheese dip.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 6 pretzels
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups Warm water Around 110 degrees
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon Active dry yeast One standard packet
  • 4 cups All purpose flour Plus extra for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Standard table salt
  • ⅓ cup Baking soda For the boiling bath
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter Melted for brushing
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar For the sweet coating
  • 2 tablespoon Ground cinnamon For the sweet coating
  • 1 sprig Fresh thyme For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For rising dough
  • 1 Large Boiling Pot For the baking soda bath
  • 1 Baking sheet Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Silicone Pastry Brush To apply melted butter
  • 1 Slotted spoon To retrieve dough from boiling water

Method
 

  1. Whisk the warm water and yeast in a bowl until perfectly foamy.
  2. Add the flour and salt gradually to form a smooth dough, then let it rise for one hour.
  3. Divide the risen dough, roll into ropes, and shape them into classic pretzel twists.
  4. Boil the shaped twists in a baking soda water bath for thirty seconds each.
  5. Bake the boiled dough at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until deep golden brown.
  6. Brush the warm baked twists heavily with melted butter.
  7. Toss the buttered twists in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  8. Serve immediately with a sweet dipping sauce and a garnish of fresh thyme.

Notes

Do not skip the baking soda bath, as it provides the classic chewy exterior. Brush the baked dough with butter immediately to ensure the sugar sticks perfectly.