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Cozy Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Dip

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A cozy and comforting recipe for soft cinnamon sugar pretzels paired with a tangy cream cheese dip, perfect for quick snacks or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (480g)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (360ml), around 110°F (43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (56g), melted
  • 1/4 cup baking soda (60g)
  • 8 cups water (1.9 liters) for boiling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (42g), melted (for brushing)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (225g), softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (30g), sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream (15-30ml), to thin if needed

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by whisking warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Stir until dough begins to come together.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or knead with a stand mixer for 6-7 minutes.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 45-60 minutes until doubled in size.
  5. Bring 8 cups of water and baking soda to a rolling boil in a large pot.
  6. Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a 20-inch rope and shape into classic pretzels.
  7. Boil each pretzel in the baking soda bath for 20-30 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on baking sheets.
  8. Brush pretzels with melted butter and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Immediately brush baked pretzels with more melted butter and coat evenly with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  10. While pretzels bake, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add milk or cream to thin if needed.
  11. Serve pretzels warm with cream cheese dip on the side.

Notes

Do not skip the baking soda bath for the classic chewy crust. Use warm water (not hot) to activate yeast. Knead dough thoroughly for best texture. Boil pretzels one or two at a time to avoid sticking. Brush pretzels with butter before and after baking for best cinnamon sugar adhesion. Oven timing is important to avoid drying out or underbaking.

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