Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels

Cinnamon sugar pretzels are an easy sweet-and-salty holiday treat coated in cinnamon sugar. Perfect for Christmas gifting, parties, and festive snacking.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 0

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 442kcal

Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Equipment

Ingredients

18 oz. small pretzels
2/3 cup oil vegetable or canola or use 1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Extra cinnamon sugar for sprinkling
White chocolate for drizzling

Instructions

In microwave safe bowl pour in pretzels
Mix together melted butter or oil, sugar and cinnamon in small bowl
Pour over pretzels and mix well, making sure to coat pretzels
Place pretzels in microwave for 2 minutes on high
Check after first minute as they might burn
Stir the mixture and continue cooking
Microwave for 1 minute more
When out of the microwave, stir again to make sure they are all coated
Spread the pretzels onto two cookie sheets
You want a single layer of pretzels
While they are still hot sprinkle additional cinnamon sugar over the top, if desired
Melt white chocolate in the microwave and drizzle over the top of pretzels
Once white chocolate hardens put into air tight containers

Notes

Use mini pretzels for best coating.
Mini twists or mini pretzel squares hold the white chocolate well and give you the perfect crunchy bite.
Melt white chocolate slowly.
Use a microwave in short intervals or a double boiler to prevent scorching. White chocolate burns quickly, so low and slow is key.
Mix the cinnamon sugar first.
Having it ready to sprinkle (or toss) makes the process quick while the chocolate is still warm and sticky.
Spread pretzels out to cool.
Line a baking sheet with parchment, spread the coated pretzels in a single layer, and let them set completely so they don’t stick together if using the microwave method.
Adjust the cinnamon sugar to taste.
Add more cinnamon for a cozier, deeper flavor or more sugar for extra sweetness.
Store in an airtight container.
They’ll stay fresh and crisp for up to a week—perfect for making ahead for holiday gifting.

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