Pretzel Bites

We are truly a couple of warm pretzel addicts — we crave them constantly in our house. This recipe seriously couldn’t be easier, so if you’re looking for a quick and easy “after-dinner” dessert, look no further!

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Pretzel Bites

Yield: 4

Author: Adriannexo

Ingredients US Metric

• 1 can store-bought pizza dough
• 1/3 cup baking soda
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• Coarse Sea Salt (opt.)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. If making cinnamon sugar bites — In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
3. On a lightly floured surface, cut dough into 4 equal strips. Roll each strip into a rope about a foot long and then cut into 1-inch pieces.
4. Stir together 6 cups of water and the baking soda in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Drop a few dough pieces into the water and let cook about 30 seconds, or until puffy and dimpled. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well.
5. Place dough pieces onto the prepared baking sheet, about 1/2-inch apart. Brush with egg.
6. If making classic bites — sprinkle with sea salt.
7. Place bites in the oven and bake until golden brown, about 9-12 minutes.
8. If making cinnamon sugar bites — Combine the sugar and cinnamon. Dip the warm bites into the melted butter, followed by the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

515.45

Fat (grams)

17.33

Sat. Fat (grams)

8.08

Carbs (grams)

83.41

Fiber (grams)

2.76

Net carbs

80.65

Sugar (grams)

39.50

Protein (grams)

7.82

Sodium (milligrams)

5588.16

Cholesterol (grams)

77.00

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Recipe adapted from Damn Delicious.