Easy Cinnamon Pretzel Bites Recipe (No Yeast Preztel Bites)

Soft, fluffy cinnamon pretzel bites made without yeast! A quick and easy recipe for the perfect sweet snack, coated in cinnamon sugar.

One of my absolute favourite treats whenever I’m out shopping is grabbing a warm bag of cinnamon sugar pretzel bites from Mr. Pretzels – they’re soft, fluffy, sweet, and completely irresistible. For the longest time, I’ve wanted to recreate that same flavour at home, and after seeing a few different recipes, I finally landed on a version that’s quick, easy, and doesn’t even require yeast. I first tested a cinnamon sugar pretzel bites recipe using authentic Greek yogurt, but it didn’t quite turn out as planned. So, I adapted the method I used in my Greek yogurt cinnamon rolls, and the result was amazing – these easy cinnamon sugar pretzel bites came out soft, and fluffy!

This homemade cinnamon pretzel recipe is perfect if you’re short on time but still craving something warm and delicious. With no yeast and no waiting around for dough to rise, you can whip these up in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack, a fun baking project, or a sweet treat to share with family and friends, this recipe for cinnamon pretzel bites is sure to become a favourite in your home too.

I hope you enjoy these cinnamon sugar pretzel bites without yeast as much as we did! Your feedback means the world to me, so don’t forget to leave a rating and comment below. And if you share your recreation on Instagram, make sure to tag me @lotsoflovemariam– I’d love to see your homemade pretzels!

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Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites Recipe

Ingredients Needed

• Flour – you’ll need extra as the dough can be sticky from the yogurt, so just keep adding a little at a time until it’s easy to roll without sticking
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Natural style Greek yogurt – I recommend natural style over authentic Greek yogurt, as it makes the dough much softer and gives that pretzel-like texture
• Sugar
• Cinnamon
• Egg
• Butter

How To Make Cinnamon Pretzels Without Yeast

• In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and natural-style Greek yogurt. Start with a spatula, then switch to your hands and knead until a dough forms. If the dough feels sticky, gradually add a little more flour until it becomes smooth and easy to roll, but be careful not to add too much – as long as you can easily roll it in a floured surface.
• Lightly flour your worktop, divide the dough into two portions, and roll each half into a long rope. Cut the ropes into small bite-sized pieces. Keep in mind they do expand in the oven.

• Place the pretzel bites onto a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Beat an egg and brush it over the pretzel bites to give them a golden finish.
• Bake for 17–20 minutes, until golden. 17 minutes is usually perfect, as the bites continue to cook a little while cooling. Avoid overbaking so they don’t dry out.
• Once they’ve cooled enough to touch, transfer the pretzel bites into a large bowl. Melt the butter, let it cool for 3–5 minutes, then pour it over the pretzels and toss to coat. Mix together sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl, sprinkle it over the buttered pretzels, and toss again until evenly coated.

• Serve warm as they are or pair them with melted chocolate for dipping. Enjoy your easy homemade cinnamon sugar pretzel bites without yeast!

Tips:

• Use natural-style Greek yogurt instead of authentic Greek yogurt. I found that using authentic Greek yogurt made the dough turn out a little tough once baked, whereas natural-style yogurt kept the dough soft and fluffy, much closer to the texture of real pretzels.
• Let the pretzels cool slightly before pouring over the butter. If you add the butter while they’re still hot, the cinnamon sugar will melt into the dough instead of coating the outside. Allowing them to cool a bit first helps the sugar mixture stick perfectly.

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• 30 Minute Greek Yogurt Cinnamon Rolls
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Cinnamon Pretzel Bites

Soft, fluffy cinnamon pretzel bites made without yeast! A quick and easy recipe for the perfect sweet snack, coated in cinnamon sugar.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Dessert, Snack

Keyword: cinnamon pretzel bites, cinnamon sugar pretzel bites, no yeast pretzel bites, pretzel

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour plus a little extra as the dough will be sticky – add gradually until smooth and easy to roll
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 ¼ cups natural-style Greek yogurt avoid authentic Greek yogurt, as it makes the dough tough; natural-style keeps it soft and fluffy like real pretzels
• 1 egg for egg wash

Cinnamon sugar coating

• 1 ½ tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 – 1.5 tbsp butter melted

Instructions

• In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and natural-style Greek yogurt. Start with a spatula, then switch to your hands and knead until a dough forms. If the dough feels sticky, gradually add a little more flour until it becomes smooth and easy to roll, but be careful not to add too much – as long as you can easily roll it in a floured surface.
• Lightly flour your worktop, divide the dough into two portions, and roll each half into a long rope. Cut the ropes into small bite-sized pieces. Keep in mind they do expand in the oven.
  
• Place the pretzel bites onto a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Beat an egg and brush it over the pretzel bites to give them a golden finish.
  
• Bake for 17–20 minutes, until golden. 17 minutes is usually perfect, as the bites continue to cook a little while cooling. Avoid overbaking so they don’t dry out.
• Once they’ve cooled enough to touch, transfer the pretzel bites into a large bowl. Melt the butter, let it cool for 3–5 minutes, then pour it over the pretzels and toss to coat. Mix together sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl, sprinkle it over the buttered pretzels, and toss again until evenly coated (check notes)
  
• Serve warm as they are or pair them with melted chocolate for dipping. Enjoy your easy homemade cinnamon sugar pretzel bites without yeast!
  

Notes

Use natural-style Greek yogurt instead of authentic Greek yogurt. I found that using authentic Greek yogurt made the dough turn out a little tough once baked, whereas natural-style yogurt kept the dough soft and fluffy, much closer to the texture of real pretzels.

Let the pretzels cool slightly before pouring over the butter. If you add the butter while they’re still hot, the cinnamon sugar will melt into the dough instead of coating the outside. Allowing them to cool a bit first helps the sugar mixture stick perfectly.

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