Cinnamon Pretzels {No Yeast} - The Big Man's World ®

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My cinnamon pretzels are crisp and sweet on the outside while soft and fluffy in the middle. Coated in cinnamon sugar, they don’t need any yeast or boiling.

Goodbye, Auntie Anne’s pretzels. My homemade recipe for cinnamon pretzels tastes even better and is so easy, too. And yes, your kitchen will smell incredible as they bake.

The base is my simple 2-ingredient Greek yogurt dough, which is flour and yogurt mixed together. When baked, it yields golden crisp pretzels covered in a simple yet delicious cinnamon sugar. My family loves them dipped in cream cheese frosting (so healthy) but they taste great on their own.

Table of Contents

Why I love this recipe
Key Ingredients
How to make cinnamon pretzels
Arman’s recipe tips
Storage instructions
Frequently asked questions
More recipes for cinnamon lovers
Cinnamon Pretzels (Recipe Card)

Why I love this recipe

Foolproof. There’s no need to boil water or spend time letting the dough rise.
5 ingredients. You probably have everything you’ll need on hand already.
A healthy snack. Compared to store-bought pretzels, these come in at half the fat and calories, though you’d never be able to tell.
They freeze like a dream. I like to make a double-batch so I can freeze the rest. Whenever I have a craving, I just pop one into the oven, and it’s as good as new.

Want more recipes using my two ingredient dough, try my 2-ingredient pizza dough, 2 ingredient bagels, and healthy pop tarts next.

★★★★★ REVIEW

“So good! We were skeptical about making it with the kids, but they were absolutely delicious. We made smaller twists and donut shapes, so we ended up with a lot of cinnamon sugar leftover.” – Janelle

Key Ingredients

Self-Rising flour. Made up of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This is the only kind of flour that works for this recipe, so if you don’t have any, you can easily make your own with my homemade self-rising flour.
Greek yogurt. To make the dough. I used full-fat Greek yogurt, but low-fat or non-fat options work well too. For a vegan substitution, use fermented coconut yogurt.
Cooking spray. To spray the baked pretzels with before adding the cinnamon/sugar topping.
Cinnamon and sugar. For the topping.

How to make cinnamon pretzels

This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

Step 1- In a large bowl, combine the flour with yogurt. Mix well.

Step 2- Using your hands, form into a dough ball.

Step 3- Take one of the pieces of dough and roll it out into a thin sausage. Grab both ends and connect in the center, then twist once to form a pretzel shape. Repeat with the remaining pretzels.

Step 4- Brush the tops of each pretzel with melted butter or water. Bake until golden brown.

Step 5- In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar.

Step 6- Spray both sides of the pretzel with cooking spray and dip them into the cinnamon mixture.

Arman’s recipe tips

Use a stand mixer. While optional, I do find using a stand mixer makes shaping the dough easier.
Re-flour your surfaces. Trust me, the more flour you use, the easier it will be to roll out the pretzel dough.
Change the shape. When I’m feeling lazy, I’ll roll out the dough, make pretzel sticks, and slice them into 1-inch pieces to make soft pretzel bites.
Avoid overbaking. These pretzels tend to burn quickly, so pull them out when they’re golden brown and slightly firm.

Storage instructions

To store: Leftover pretzels should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

To freeze: Transfer cooled pretzels to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 6 months. Let them thaw overnight in the fridge, or add more reheating time.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to use self-rising flour?

Technically, no. However, you’ll need to mix baking powder (one teaspoon) and salt (half a teaspoon) per full cup of all-purpose flour.

Can I deep fry cinnamon pretzels?

You can! Add 1-2 inches of oil into a deep pot and wait until it reaches 325°F. Drop the pretzels into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden. Remove them from the oil and immediately dip them into the cinnamon sugar. Transfer the pretzels to a wire rack.

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