Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels

Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels are a sweet twist on the classic German baked snack, featuring soft pretzel dough coated in a mixture of melted butter, cinnamon, and sugar. They are a popular treat in North America, often enjoyed at fairs, malls, and bakeries.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates from the refined flour and sugar, with moderate fat from the butter coating, and provides minimal protein. A typical serving of two pretzels contains roughly 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	190 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	34 g
Fat	4.5 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	420 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Potassium	55 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.25 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.5 mg
Folate	60 mcg
Magnesium	12 mg
Phosphorus	50 mg

Per 1 piece (57 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The combination of the pretzel's traditional alkaline dip (which gives it a distinct crust) with a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating represents a delicious fusion of European baking technique with American dessert flavors.