Cinnamon Bun Pretzel Mix
Get ready to elevate your snack game with this irresistible Cinnamon Bun Pretzel Mix! Combining the salty crunch of mini pretzels with the buttery richness of caramel-coated pecans, this recipe brings all the cozy flavors of a classic cinnamon bun into a highly addictive, bite-sized treat. Sweet and spiced with a touch of cinnamon, it’s finished with a drizzle of smooth white chocolate and a dusting of powdered sugar for the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make snack mix is ideal for holidays, parties, or anytime cravings strike. Bring the joy of indulgent, bakery-inspired flavors to your next gathering with this crowd-pleasing treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mini pretzels and chopped pecans. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the light brown sugar and cinnamon until smooth and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam a bit—this is normal.
Pour the caramel mixture over the pretzels and pecans. Use a spatula to gently toss and coat everything evenly.
Spread the coated pretzel mix onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the mixture is toasted and the caramel is set.
Remove from the oven and let the mixture cool completely on the baking sheet. It will harden as it cools.
Once cooled, melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth.
Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cooled pretzel mixture and let it set for 15 minutes.
Sprinkle the powdered sugar over the mix and toss gently to ensure a light coating.
Transfer the Cinnamon Bun Pretzel Mix to an airtight container or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 245.7 g | 315% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.2 g | 486% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 226 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 9934 mg | 432% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 884.2 g | 322% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.6 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 411.7 g | ||
| Protein | 67.2 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 876 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 29.4 mg | 163% | |
| Potassium | 2485 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
