Here’s a soft, bakery-style Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels recipe—fluffy inside, golden outside, and perfectly coated ✨
Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Baking Soda Bath
- ⅓ cup baking soda
- 4 cups water
Topping
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1–2 tsp ground cinnamon (to taste)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast
In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. - Make the dough
Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms, then knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic (by hand or mixer). - First rise
Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise 45–60 minutes until doubled in size. - Shape pretzels
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Divide dough into 8–10 pieces. Roll each into a long rope (about 20–24 inches) and twist into pretzel shapes. - Baking soda bath
Bring water to a gentle boil, add baking soda.
Drop each pretzel in for 20–30 seconds, remove, and place on parchment-lined baking sheets. - Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes until puffed and lightly golden. - Cinnamon sugar finish
Brush warm pretzels generously with melted butter.
Mix sugar and cinnamon, then coat pretzels while still warm.
Tips & Variations
- Extra soft: Brush with butter again after coating.
- Cream cheese dip: Whipped cream cheese + powdered sugar + vanilla.
- Shortcut: Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.
If you want, I can also give you air-fryer, vegan, or stuffed pretzel versions 😄
