Hey, y'all! Who doesn't love pretzel bites? The perfect snack or sweet treat, these Cinnamon Raisin Pretzel Bites take it up a notch with their soft, chewy texture and buttery finish. Paired with a quick dipping sauce, you're going to love these!

Cinnamon Raisin Pretzel Bites

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Ingredients: Cinnamon Raisin Pretzel Bites

For the pretzels:

• 3.5 c. all-purpose flour
• ½ c. raisins
• ⅔ c. warm water
• ¼ c. warm milk
• 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
• ½ tbsp. active dry yeast
• ½ tsp. salt
• 3 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tbsp. cinnamon
• butter, melted, for brushing

For the baking soda bath:

• ½ c. baking soda
• water

For the dipping sauce (optional):

• ¾ c. powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2-3 tbsp. milk

How to Make Cinnamon Raisin Pretzel Bites

1. Combine water, milk, vegetable oil, yeast, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and half of the flour in a mixer bowl. Mix well with a dough hook attachment.
2. Gradually add remaining flour until dough is slightly sticky but not sticking to fingers.
3. Knead dough for 3-4 minutes, then mix in raisins.
4. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with saran wrap, and let rise for 1 hour.
5. Remove dough, knead a few times, form into a ball, and cut into 8 pieces.
6. Roll each piece into a strip and cut into 6-8 pieces.
7. Prepare a baking soda bath by boiling water and slowly adding ½ cup baking soda.
8. Place each pretzel piece in the bath for 30 seconds, then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each piece with melted butter.
9. Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes.
10. Make a dipping sauce with 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2-3 tablespoon milk.
11. Serve warm and enjoy!

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. If the dough is too sticky, add flour gradually until it reaches the right consistency. If it's too dry, add a little water.
2. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. This develops the gluten and gives the pretzels their chewy texture.

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Cinnamon Raisin Pretzel Bites

Cinnamon Raisin Pretzel Bites

JC Phelps

My soft, chewy Cinnamon Raisin Pretzel Bites, served warm with a sweet dipping sauce, make for a delightful treat!

5 from 8 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Rise Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 593 kcal

Equipment

• Stand mixer

Ingredients

  

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For the pretzels:

• 3.5 c. all-purpose flour
• ½ c. raisins
• ⅔ c. warm water
• ¼ c. warm milk
• 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
• ½ tbsp. active dry yeast
• ½ tsp. salt
• 3 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tbsp. cinnamon
• butter melted, for brushing

For the baking soda bath:

• ½ c. baking soda
• water

For the dipping sauce (optional):

• ¾ c. powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2-3 tbsp. milk

Instructions

 

• Combine water, milk, vegetable oil, yeast, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and half of the flour in a mixer bowl. Mix well with a dough hook attachment.
• Gradually add remaining flour until dough is slightly sticky but not sticking to fingers.
• Knead dough for 3-4 minutes, then mix in raisins.
• Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with saran wrap, and let rise for 1 hour.
• Remove dough, knead a few times, form into a ball, and cut into 8 pieces.
• Roll each piece into a strip and cut into 6-8 pieces.
• Prepare a baking soda bath by boiling water and slowly adding ½ cup baking soda.
• Place each pretzel piece in the bath for 30 seconds, then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each piece with melted butter.
• Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes.
• Make a dipping sauce with 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2-3 tablespoon milk.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

• If the dough is too sticky, add flour gradually until it reaches the right consistency. If it's too dry, add a little water.
• Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. This develops the gluten and gives the pretzels their chewy texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 593kcalCarbohydrates: 121gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 4.178mgPotassium: 268mgFiber: 5gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 5mg

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JC