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Close-up of a warm, golden-brown soft pretzel twisted into a classic shape and generously coated with cinnamon sugar. The dough has a visible pumpkin-colored tint.

Pumpkin Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzel

Soft, fluffy pretzels infused with pumpkin and coated in warm cinnamon sugar — the perfect cozy fall treat! 🎃🥨✨
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 pretzels
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pretzel Dough
  • 1 cup warm milk 110°F / 43°C
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
Boiling Mixture
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/3 cup baking soda
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted, for brushing
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Large Pot
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Whisk warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add melted butter and pumpkin purée; stir until smooth.
  3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead 5–7 minutes until elastic.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
  5. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Bring water and baking soda to a boil in a large pot.
  7. Punch down dough; divide into 8 pieces. Roll into ropes and shape into pretzels.
  8. Dip each pretzel into boiling baking soda water for 20–25 seconds, then transfer to baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Brush warm pretzels with melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar.

Notes

For an extra cozy finish, sprinkle with a pinch of pumpkin spice or drizzle with icing!