Description
Delightful Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Sticks are crispy, sweet, and spiced snacks perfect for an easy treat or party appetizer. Coated with a buttery vanilla egg white glaze and tossed in fragrant cinnamon sugar, then baked to golden perfection for a crunchy, flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pretzel Sticks
- 1 bag (12 ounces) thick pretzel sticks (dipping sticks recommended)
Coating
- ½ cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prep Your Workspace: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Melt & Mix Butter: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and let it cool slightly.
- Whisk Egg White & Vanilla: Separate the egg white from the yolk, then whisk the egg white with vanilla extract. Stir the mixture into the cooled butter to create a smooth glaze.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Mix well to blend evenly the sweet and fragrant coating.
- Coat the Pretzels with Butter Mixture: Place the pretzel sticks into a large zip-top bag. Pour the butter and egg white vanilla mixture over the pretzels, seal the bag, and gently shake to coat all pretzels evenly.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar and Toss: Add the cinnamon sugar mixture to the bag, reseal, and shake again until all pretzels are thoroughly coated with the spiced sugar.
- Bake to Crisp: Spread the coated pretzel sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through baking to ensure even crisping and coating.
- Cool and Serve: Remove pretzels from the oven and immediately stir to prevent sticking. Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Ensure the melted butter is slightly cooled before mixing with the egg white to prevent cooking the egg.
- Use thick pretzel sticks for best coating adherence and texture.
- Shaking the pretzels in a bag helps evenly coat without mess.
- Store cooled pretzels in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt after baking to balance the sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
