Description
If you’re on the hunt for a delightfully crunchy, sweet, and utterly addictive snack that’s incredibly simple to make, then you’ve come to the right place! Today, we’re diving into the world of Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Sticks, a recipe that promises to elevate your snack game without requiring hours in the kitchen. These irresistible pretzel sticks are coated in a heavenly blend of butter, cinnamon, and sugar, offering a perfect balance of salty and sweet that will have everyone coming back for more. They’re ideal for movie nights, party platters, lunchbox treats, or simply as a quick pick-me-up throughout the day. Get ready to discover your new go-to easy snack!
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) bag pretzel sticks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- **Preheat and Prepare**: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- **Melt the Butter**: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter.
- **Combine Wet Ingredients**: Once the butter is melted, stir in the optional vanilla extract.
- **Coat the Pretzels**: Pour the melted butter mixture over the pretzel sticks in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently but thoroughly until all the pretzel sticks are evenly coated.
- **Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar**: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. If you’re adding an optional pinch of salt, mix it in now.
- **Coat with Cinnamon Sugar**: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered pretzels. Toss again, ensuring every pretzel is generously coated.
- **Spread on Baking Sheet**: Spread the coated pretzel sticks in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet.
- **Bake**: Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring gently halfway through the baking time.
- **Cool Completely**: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Sticks cool completely on the baking sheet.
- **Serve and Store**: Once cooled, transfer the pretzel sticks to an airtight container.
Notes
Ensure pretzels are fully coated with butter before adding cinnamon sugar. Do not overbake; the coating should dry and set, not significantly brown. Cooling completely is crucial for crispness. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12th of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg