Description
Auntie Anne’s Copycat Soft Pretzel Nuggets are a delightful and nostalgic snack that you can easily whip up in your kitchen. These soft, chewy bites are reminiscent of the mall’s iconic pretzels, making them the perfect treat for kids after school or as a fun appetizer for any gathering. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these buttery nuggets that are fully customizable with your favorite dips and toppings. Whether you serve them with cheese sauce, honey mustard, or even chocolate for dessert, these pretzel nuggets are sure to satisfy everyone’s cravings. The best part? Making them is a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy together!
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup baking soda (for solution)
- 2 cups warm water (for solution)
- 1 tablespoon pretzel salt (for topping)
- ½ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast, sugar, and salt in warm water; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in flour until combined; knead on a floured surface until smooth.
- Let dough rise in an oiled bowl covered with cloth for one hour.
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Shape dough into nugget-sized pieces and dip in baking soda solution.
- Place on greased baking sheet, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 7-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Dip warm pretzels in melted butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pretzel nuggets (about 50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg