Description
Indulge in these delightful One-Hour Chocolate and Cinnamon-Sugar Soft Pretzel Bites that are perfect for snacking or as a quick dessert. These homemade pretzel bites are soft, chewy, and packed with a mix of sweet cinnamon sugar and a decadent chocolate drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Water Bath:
- 1/3 cup baking soda
- 3 cups water
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Finishing Touches:
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and brown sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour, salt, and melted butter, then mix until a dough forms.
- Knead and Rest: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 3–5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Water Bath: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bring water and baking soda to a gentle boil in a pot.
- Shape and Boil: Divide dough, roll into ropes, and cut into bites. Boil each piece in the water bath briefly before baking.
- Bake: Transfer boiled bites to a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
- Coat and Drizzle: Brush warm bites with melted butter, coat in cinnamon sugar, and drizzle with melted chocolate.
Notes
- Best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven.
- Try dipping in chocolate sauce or cream cheese frosting for a twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 handful (about 8–10 bites)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
