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Cinnamon Roll Pretzels are a simple snack that perfectly blends the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls with the satisfying crunch of pretzels. Coated in melted butter, sprinkled with a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture, and finished with a drizzle of white chocolate, this recipe turns store-bought pretzels into an irresistible treat. Whether you’re prepping for a holiday party, looking for a quick dessert recipe, or just craving a sweet snack, these cinnamon roll pretzels are the perfect addition to your recipe collection.
Why You’ll Fall in Love with these Cinnamon Roll Pretzels
If you’re a fan of cinnamon rolls or homemade soft pretzels, this mashup will quickly become one of your favorite snacks. It’s an easy recipe that requires simple ingredients you likely already have at home, and it comes together in less time than it takes to bake a batch of cookies. The best part? The white chocolate drizzle adds just the right amount of sweetness to balance the crunchy pretzels and cinnamon sugar coating. Plus, these are great gifts during the holiday season or a fun way to spend quality time with the entire family.
Ingredients Needed for Cinnamon Roll Pretzels
- Pretzels: Any shape will work, but I prefer the original pretzel shape for these.
- Unsalted Butter: Melted butter helps the cinnamon sugar stick to the pretzels.
- Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and caramelizes slightly during baking.
- Ground Cinnamon: For that classic cinnamon roll flavor.
- Vanilla Candy Melts or White Chocolate: Melts easily for drizzling.
Variations
- Use Brown Sugar: Swap out white sugar for brown sugar to add a richer flavor.
- Coconut Oil: Replace butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
- Add a Pinch of Salt: Enhance the flavor by sprinkling flaky sea salt over the white chocolate drizzle.
- Spices: Mix in nutmeg or cardamom for a spiced twist.
- Soft Pretzel Bites: You can follow a classic homemade soft pretzel recipe and add the cinnamon sugar coating before baking.
How to Make Cinnamon Roll Pretzels
For full recipe details, including ingredient measurements, see the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here are my step by step directions for making these tasty Cinnamon Roll Pretzels:
1. Preheat Oven + Prep Baking Sheet
Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Prep the Pretzels
In a large bowl, toss pretzels with melted butter. In a small bowl, stir sugar and cinnamon together then toss with buttered pretzels.
3. Bake
Spread pretzels out in an even layer on prepared baking sheet and bake 12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes.
4. Drizzle with Chocolate
In a small microwavable bowl, microwave vanilla candy melts in 15-20 second increments until smooth and melted, stirring in between sessions.
Using a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or just a spoon, drizzle melted chocolate over the pretzels. After about 5 minutes, the candy melt should harden and you can serve! Package them in a decorative bag or box for a great holiday gift.
Storage Directions for Cinnamon Roll Pretzels
Keep your cinnamon roll pretzels in a paper bag or an airtight container to maintain their crunch. These pretzels stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days.
To Freeze: Once the pretzels are completely cooled and the chocolate is set, store them in an airtight container and freeze for up to a month.
More Cinnamon Roll Recipes to Try!
- Warm Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Dip
- Cinnamon Roll Cookies
- Cinnamon Roll French Toast Waffles
- Cinnamon Roll Pancake & Waffle Syrup
- Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
More Pretzel Recipes
Cinnamon Roll Pretzels are a delicious cinnamon sugar pretzels recipe that you’ll want to make again and again. Whether it’s for a holiday party, road trip, or movie night, this sweet treat is always a hit. The printable recipe card is below! Enjoy, friends! 🙂
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Cinnamon Roll Pretzels
Ingredients
- 4 heaping cups pretzels
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup vanilla candy melts or white chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss pretzels with melted butter.
- In a small bowl, stir sugar and cinnamon together then toss with buttered pretzels.
- Spread pretzels out in an even layer on prepared baking sheet and bake 12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes.
- In a small microwavable bowl, microwave vanilla candy melts in 15-20 second increments until smooth and melted, stirring in between sessions.
- Using a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or just a spoon, drizzle melted chocolate over the pretzels.
- After about 5 minutes, the candy melt should harden and you can serve!
Absolutely delicious recipe! Anytime I’ve made these pretzels, they’re a huge hit!
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These sound delicious!
Great recipe! Very quick and easy but most importantly delicious! I ended up doing half the recipe and the product still turned out great. Really cute fall snacks for the guests and kids
These are so perfect! Talk about DELICIOUS. I maaaaay have to make these for the Super Bowl party I’m going to. Everyone would go crazy for them! Also, I love love languages! Glad you found out yours. 🙂
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I can only imagine how addicting these must be! I will be making these very soon!
I just made these. They came out awesome. We can’t stop eating them!
These look so delicious but I tried to make them and they were burnt (and smokey) within 5 minutes! The batch was ruined 🙁 I’ll have to try again when I get more pretzels.
These look INCREDIBLE! And so easy too! I’ve never been a huge fan of salty pretzels but I could definitely eat a good bowlful of these! 😉
How adorable! And tasty too, I’m sure!
The brilliance never ends! Love these!
This is the most genius idea ever – love these!
Those look really good!
These look SO good! I am doing some entertaining next weekend and was wondering what to make for a snacky snack and now I know! Thanks!
OMG, those look incredible! And they’re easy, my kinda treat!! 🙂
These look amazing! Perfect game day snack too! These are a must try for sure!
I am in love with the simplicity of this snack!! A must try!
These will be great for our Bunco group! Can’t wait to try them 🙂
What a great idea! Wish I were snacking on some now!
I adore these, Lauren!
These look so good!!! Such a neat idea to do for a homemade gift, too. My husband would ripe through these quick 🙂 Thanks for the creative recipe!
These are so pretty! And, so easy to make!
I am loving the idea of the sweet/salty/cinnamon roll flavour combo! YUM, Pinned!
Lauren they look so good!!! I have a cinn pretzel recipe like this but I use semi sweet chocolate and I actually do it in the micro! Yours look incredible. I would eat the whole batch 🙂 pinned