Description
Cinnamon sugar pretzel sticks deliver a delightful twist on classic snack favorites, blending sweet warmth with crispy texture. Homemade comfort calls to weekend bakers, promising simple ingredients and quick preparation that satisfy craving souls with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag (12 ounces/340 grams) thick pretzel sticks
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) ground cinnamon
Liquid/Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 egg white
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal baking surface.
- Create a flavor base by gently melting butter in a microwave-safe bowl, allowing it to cool slightly to prevent egg curdling.
- Craft a wet coating by whisking egg white and vanilla into the cooled butter mixture, ensuring smooth integration of ingredients.
- Develop a sweet-spicy topping by thoroughly blending granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until uniformly mixed.
- Transform pretzel sticks by transferring them to a large zip-top bag and generously coating with the butter-vanilla mixture through gentle shaking.
- Enhance the pretzels by adding the cinnamon-sugar blend to the bag, carefully tumbling to ensure complete and even coverage.
- Arrange the coated pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, creating space between each piece for even heat distribution.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes, pausing midway to rotate and prevent uneven browning, which helps achieve a consistent golden crunch.
- Immediately remove from oven and gently stir the pretzels to prevent sticking, then allow to cool completely, enabling the coating to set and crisp up.
Notes
- Melt butter on medium/low power to prevent burning and ensure smooth coating for pretzels.
- Whisk egg white with vanilla to create a light, crispy texture that helps cinnamon sugar adhere perfectly.
- Use a zip-top bag for even coating, ensuring every pretzel gets maximum flavor without clumping.
- Stir pretzels immediately after baking to prevent sticking and create a crisp, separate texture that maintains crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg