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6-Ingredient Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites (gluten-free!)

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cinnamon sugar pretzel bites on a plate, one with a bite taken out.

Like most of my recipes, this cinnamon sugar pretzel bites recipe started with a craving. Specifically a craving for a cup of warm cinnamon sugar pretzel bites from the mall… yup, you know the kind. The pretzels you smell as soon as you enter the mall and crave the entire time you shop. (No but really, they should seriously make a candle out of them because they smell so good!) Unfortunately though, those mall pretzel bites are made with regular flour and I’m sure a bunch of other ingredients that aren’t great for us. So I figured, why not make them myself?! Though if you look up pretzel bite recipes, you’ll find a bunch of very complicated ones that require kneading, rising, and a ton of steps I simply don’t have the time for. So, I came up with this 6 ingredient pretzels bites recipe that requires just 6 ingredients (!!!) and there’s no kneading, rising, or confusing steps required. Simply mix the dough, roll them into balls, quickly boil, then bake! And if cinnamon sugar really isn’t your thing, you can sprinkle these with salt instead. Either way, I just know you’re gonna love ’em!

And if you love these 6-ingredient cinnamon sugar pretzel bites, you’ll also go crazy for my 5-ingredient single serve cinnamon roll and 3-ingredient gluten-free bagel bites. They even all use the same set of ingredients!

cinnamon sugar pretzel bites on a plate.

Why You’ll Love These Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites

  • Gluten-free & 6 ingredients – just one bowl, no yeast required!
  • Quick prep + deep flavor – From mixing the dough to baking and coating, you’ll be done in about 30 minutes.
  • Versatile & crowd-friendly – Enjoy plain, with dips, or coated in cinnamon sugar for a delicious sweet treat!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this recipe vegan?
Yes – use dairy-free yogurt (for the dough) and replace melted butter with a plant-based butter or coconut oil for the topping.

How do I store these pretzel bites?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat briefly in the oven or air fryer to restore texture.

Recipe variations?
Try topping with chocolate drizzle, sea salt instead of sugar, or adding shredded coconut. You could even roll in pumpkin spice for a seasonal twist.

close up image of cinnamon sugar pretzel bites on a plate.

Sam’s Recipe Tips

  • Dust your work surface generously with gluten-free flour to prevent sticking – gluten-free dough tends to be a bit softer.
  • After brushing or dipping in the baking soda wash, place the bites on parchment to avoid sticking and allow the coating to set properly.
  • Shake the warm finished bites in a large bowl with melted butter and cinnamon sugar to ensure even coating.
  • Serve warm for the best texture – if they cool down, pop them into a warm oven (350°F) for 2-3 minutes.
cinnamon sugar pretzel bites on a plate, one with a bite taken out.
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6-Ingredient Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites (gluten-free!)

These 6-ingredient Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites are soft, chewy, and coated in delicious cinnamon sugar! Made with gluten-free flour and Greek yogurt, this no-knead recipe comes together in just 30 minutes for a quick and easy treat. You’ll love how easy these pretzel bites are to make – no yeast, no rising, just mix, bake, and enjoy!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 large baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup gluten-free all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

For the baking soda wash:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda

For topping:

  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425° Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix together the gluten-free all purpose flour and baking powder in a large bowl. Then, add in the plain Greek yogurt and mix until a dough comes together (you may need to use your hands to help bring the dough together). If the dough seems dry and won’t come together in a ball, try adding an additional 1-3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt to the dough.
  • Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it between the palms of your hands to form it into an oval nugget shape. Place each pretzel bite onto your prepared baking sheet.
  • Make the baking soda wash by whisking together the water and baking soda in a small bowl, then either brush or dip each pretzel bite into the wash.
  • Bake the pretzel bites for 15-20 minutes, or until deep golden brown. While the pretzel bites bake, make your cinnamon-sugar coating by mixing together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Remove the pretzel bites from the oven and while they’re still warm, toss them in the melted butter then either toss or sprinkle them with the cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g
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4-Ingredient Chocolate Toffee Pretzel Bark (gluten-free & dairy-free!)

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a stack of chocolate toffee pretzel bark on a plate.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Sweet and Salty Perfection: The combination of salty pretzels, rich toffee, and creamy chocolate creates the ultimate flavor balance.
  • Simple Ingredients: With only 5 pantry staples, this recipe is both accessible and fuss-free.
  • Customizable: Switch up the toppings or pretzel shapes to match your preferences or dietary needs.
a piece of chocolate toffee pretzel bark with flaky sea salt on top.

What You’ll Need to Make Chocolate Toffee Pretzel Bark

Here’s a breakdown of the ingredients and why they shine in this recipe:

  • Mini Pretzels: Provide a salty, crunchy base for the bark. Use gluten-free pretzels to make the recipe gluten-free friendly. I used the Snyder’s Gluten-Free Mini Pretzels and they worked perfectly in this recipe!
  • Coconut Sugar: A natural sweetener that adds deep caramel notes to the toffee while being a healthier alternative to white sugar. I buy my coconut sugar in bulk on Amazon because I use it in so many of my recipes!
  • Butter (or Non-Dairy Butter): The fat needed to create the toffee layer. Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option. I recommend Miyoko’s vegan butter in this recipe.
  • Chocolate Chips: Melted chocolate ties everything together. Opt for dairy-free chocolate chips to keep the recipe vegan. I used Guittard’s Extra Dark Chocolate Chips for a more intense chocolate flavor. YUM!
  • Flaky Salt (optional): A sprinkle of flaky salt enhances the sweet-and-salty flavor profile and adds a touch of elegance.

How to Make Pretzel Bark

  1. Prepare the Base: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange pretzels in a single, even layer across the baking sheet.
  2. Make the Toffee: In a small saucepan, melt the butter and coconut sugar over medium heat, stirring often. Once melted, continue to cook for 4-5 minutes until the mixture is dark brown and bubbling. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract.
  3. Pour Over Pretzels: Slowly pour the toffee over the pretzels, ensuring an even coating. Bake for 5 minutes until the toffee sets.
  4. Add Chocolate Layer: Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler. Remove the pretzels from the oven, let cool for 1-2 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate over the toffee layer.
  5. Cool and Set: Allow the bark to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then transfer to the fridge for 6 hours or freezer for 3 hours. Once fully set, remove the bark from the pan, peel away the foil, and break into pieces.
chocolate toffee pretzel bark on a baking sheet.

Adjust This Recipe to Your Dietary Needs

Make it Vegan: Use dairy-free butter and vegan chocolate chips.

Make it Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free pretzels.

Make it Dairy-Free: Substitute non-dairy butter and chocolate chips.

Storage Tips

  • Store the bark in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 2 months.
  • Keep the pieces layered with parchment paper to prevent them from sticking together.
a stack of chocolate toffee pretzel bark on a plate.
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Chocolate Toffee Pretzel Bark (gluten-free & dairy-free!)

This chocolate toffee pretzel bark combines crunchy pretzels, rich caramelized toffee, and smooth chocolate for a sweet-and-salty treat that’s impossible to resist. This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly, sweetened with coconut sugar, and made with just five simple ingredients. Whether you’re making it for the holidays, gifting it to a friend, or enjoying it yourself, this quick and easy bark is sure to impress!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 24 servings

Equipment

  • 1 9×13-inch baking sheet
  • 1 small saucepan

Ingredients

  • 3 cups mini pretzels I used gluten-free pretzels
  • 1 cup butter I used non-dairy butter
  • 1 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional, but recommended
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • Flaky salt for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange the pretzels in an even layer on the baking sheet.
  • Melt butter and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once the butter has melted, cook the toffee for another 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly until dark brown and bubbling.
  • Remove from the heat, whisk in the vanilla extract then immediately slowly and evenly pour the toffee over the pretzels. Place the pretzels and toffee in the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
  • While the bark bakes, melt the chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler until completely smooth. Remove the pretzels and caramel from the oven, let them cool for 1-2 minutes or until no longer bubbling, then slowly pour the melted chocolate over top of the toffee and gently spread into an even layer.
  • Leave the chocolate toffee pretzels bark to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then transfer to either the fridge for 6 hours or the freezer for 3 hours. Remove the bark from the pan, peel away the foil, and break into large chunks.

Notes

The nutritional info for this recipe was calculated using gluten-free pretzels, non-dairy butter, coconut sugar, and extra dark chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1.8g | Fat: 10.3g | Sugar: 17.3g
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Gluten-Free Soft Pretzels

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Gluten-Free Soft Pretzels

These homemade gluten-free soft pretzels are chewy, soft, flavorful, and so delicious! It’s a fun and easy snack recipe you can make for the whole family. Dip it in cheese sauce, sprinkle it with salt, or drizzle chocolate right on top, the choice is yours. Either way, you won’t be able to eat just one!

Soft pretzels are a classic snack that might seem hard to make, but they’re not hard at all! With simple, healthy ingredients, this gluten-free soft pretzels recipe is fun to make and doesn’t take long. For people with gluten sensitivities, these pretzels are the perfect way to enjoy a classic snack.

MAIN INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THESE Gluten-Free Soft Pretzels

  • All-Purpose Flour – (I’ve used Bob’s Red Mill All-purpose gluten-free flour with great success!)

  • Active Dry Yeast

  • Brown Sugar

  • Salt

  • Xanthan Gum

  • Baking Powder

  • Water

  • Butter (non-dairy)

  • Egg & Egg Yolk

TIPS ON MAKING Gluten-Free Soft Pretzels

Salt is the usual go-to when it comes to pretzel toppings. However, you can use all different kinds of toppings to make it sweeter or more to your liking.

  • For an almond topping, use Honey Roasted Almonds. Chop roasted almonds into small bits, brush freshly baked pretzels with melted butter, then roll or sprinkle in almonds.

  • For a cinnamon sugar topping, mix 1/2 tsp of cinnamon with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and melt 1 Tbsp of butter in a small bowl. Brush the freshly baked pretzels with melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar. 

  • For an extra burst of savory flavors, you can use King Arthur Flour’s Everything Bagel Topping, which is a combination of salt, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried onion, and garlic. 
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Gluten-Free Soft Pretzels

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Recipe by Samantha Course: SnacksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy, Medium
Servings

10

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

These homemade gluten-free soft pretzels are chewy, soft, flavorful, and so delicious! It’s a fun and easy snack recipe you can make for the whole family. Dip it in cheese sauce, sprinkle it with salt, or drizzle chocolate right on top, the choice is yours. Either way, you won’t be able to eat just one!

Ingredients

  • For the dough:

  • 3 cups all purpose gluten-free flour

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 cup warm water

  • ¼ cup non-dairy butter, melted

  • 1 egg, at room temperature

  • For cooking:

  • 10 cups water

  • 2/3 cup baking soda

  • For egg wash:

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • For topping:

  • Salt

Directions

  • Mix together the gluten-free flour, yeast, brown sugar, salt, xanthan gum, and baking powder in a large bowl. 
  • Form a well in the center of the flour mixture then pour the warm water, melted butter, and egg into the well. Whisk to combine while slowly incorporating the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. 
  • Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth, then shape into a ball and transfer to a lightly greased bowl. Cover bowl with towel, leave to proof in a warm place for an hour or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat oven to 450° Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place dough on a floured surface and separate into 10 equal balls. Warm each ball between the palm of your hands for a few seconds, then roll into an 18-inch rope before shaping each rope into a pretzel. For help shaping, follow this tutorial.
  • Cover pretzels with a towel while you bring 10 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Once boiling, add in the baking soda.
  • Once foam subsides, carefully drop one pretzel at a time into the boiling water for just 30 seconds. Remove from water and arrange on a baking sheet. 
  • Whisk together the egg yolk and one tablespoon of water then brush egg wash over top of each pretzel before sprinkling with salt if you’d like.
  • Bake pretzels for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown, then leave to cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool rest of the way.

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Notes

  • Xanthan gum provides a pleasant chewiness to the pretzels. If omitted or substituted, it may affect the softness and texture of the pretzels.
  • Storage: These taste best when eaten the same day, but if you want to store them, wrap them individually in plastic wrap and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days or in the freezer for 1 month.

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