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One-Hour Chocolate and Cinnamon-Sugar Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These One-Hour Chocolate and Cinnamon-Sugar Soft Pretzel Bites are a delightful treat featuring chewy, golden-baked pretzel bites coated in sweet cinnamon sugar and served with a rich chocolate hazelnut dipping sauce. Perfect as a snack or dessert, they combine classic soft pretzel texture with indulgent flavors for an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing recipe.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Boiling Solution

  • 10 cups water
  • 2/3 cup baking soda

Coating

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for coating)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Serving

  • 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread or chocolate dipping sauce

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating that the yeast is active.
  2. Make Dough: To the yeast mixture, add the salt, melted butter, and all-purpose flour. Mix until the dough begins to come together into a soft mass.
  3. Knead Dough: Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Then cover it and allow it to rest for 10 minutes to relax the gluten.
  4. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  5. Shape Pretzel Bites: Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a rope and cut each rope into 1-inch pieces to form the pretzel bites.
  6. Boil Pretzel Bites: In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water and 2/3 cup of baking soda to a rolling boil. Carefully drop the pretzel bites into the boiling water for 20 seconds. This boiling step creates the chewy texture and classic pretzel crust.
  7. Drain and Arrange: Using a slotted spoon, remove the pretzel bites from the water and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pretzel bites turn a beautiful golden brown color.
  9. Butter Coating: While the pretzel bites are still warm, brush them generously with melted butter to lock in moisture and add richness.
  10. Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Toss the warm pretzel bites in a mixture of 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon until they are thoroughly coated with the cinnamon sugar.
  11. Serve: Serve the cinnamon-sugar coated pretzel bites warm with chocolate hazelnut spread or your preferred chocolate dipping sauce for an indulgent sweet snack.

Notes

  • For extra softness, avoid overbaking the pretzel bites as they continue to firm up slightly while cooling.
  • These pretzel bites are best served fresh but can be reheated briefly in the oven to restore softness.
  • If you prefer a sweet and salty flavor, sprinkle flaky sea salt on the pretzel bites just before baking.

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