Description
Easy, festive soft pretzel bites made from store-bought biscuit dough for a quick weeknight treat, served with a rich and creamy sweet vanilla dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (16.3 oz / 460g) store-bought biscuit dough (original or buttermilk)
- 8 cups water
- ½ cup (60g) baking soda
- 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling water)
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (120g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 8 oz (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 cups powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt (for dip)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, combine 8 cups water, ½ cup baking soda, and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar by mixing granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Prepare the dip by beating softened cream cheese until smooth. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached. Set aside.
- Separate biscuit dough into individual biscuits. Cut large biscuits into quarters or eighths to create bite-sized pieces. Roll into rough balls.
- Carefully lower 4-5 dough balls into the simmering baking soda water. Boil for 30 seconds, flip, and boil for another 30 seconds.
- Remove boiled dough with a slotted spoon and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Brush the boiled dough balls generously with the egg wash.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Immediately remove from oven and brush with melted unsalted butter while hot.
- Roll the buttered bites in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Serve warm with the sweet vanilla dip.
Notes
Do not skip the boiling step; it creates the authentic pretzel crust and chew. Ensure the water is simmering, not violently boiling, to prevent tearing the dough. Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth dip. These are best served warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 4 bites + 2
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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