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Soft cinnamon sugar pretzels coated in a fragrant browned butter and vanilla bean glaze.

Easy Mall-style Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels

Rebecca Blumer
These mall-style cinnamon sugar pretzels are a crunchy, sweet, and salty delight. Featuring a rich cinnamon-infused coating and a smooth white chocolate drizzle, they are the ultimate homemade snack for gifting or movie nights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 15 servings
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Large Pot

Ingredients
 

  • 0.75 cup Coconut oil
  • 0.75 cup White sugar
  • 3 tbsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup White chocolate chips
  • 15 oz bag Pretzels

Instructions
 

Prep the Pan and Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit so the coating sets immediately upon entry.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the sugar from sticking and to ensure easy cleanup.

Build the Cinnamon Infusion

  • Place a large pot over low heat and add the coconut oil, melting it until it is clear and glossy.
  • Whisk in the white sugar and ground cinnamon, stirring until the mixture reaches a wet sand consistency and smells fragrant.

Coat, Bake, and Cool

  • Add the pretzels to the pot, folding them gently until every piece is lacquered in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Spread the coated pretzels onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, watching closely to ensure the sugar toasts without turning bitter.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the pretzels to cool completely so the coating becomes crisp and shell-like.

White Chocolate Finish

  • Gently melt the white chocolate chips until smooth, adding a teaspoon of oil if needed for flow.
  • Drizzle the melted chocolate in thin ribbons over the cooled pretzels and let them set completely before serving.

Notes

Storage Tip: To maintain maximum crunch, wait until the pretzels are entirely cold before sealing them in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Even Baking Tip: Stir the pretzels every 5 minutes while they are in the oven to prevent hot spots and ensure an even, crystalline coating.
Drizzling Secret: Always wait for the pretzels to cool before applying the chocolate drizzle, otherwise the chocolate will melt into the cinnamon layer instead of forming pretty lines.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Auntie Anne's copycat, Baking sheet, Cinnamon sugar ratio, Coconut oil, Maillard reaction, Mall-style pretzels, Parchment paper, Pretzel twists, Sweet and salty snack, White chocolate drizzle
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