1. Preheat and Prep Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup a breeze.
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and let it cool slightly. In the same bowl, whisk in the egg white and vanilla extract. This mixture will help the cinnamon sugar stick to the pretzels.
3. Coat the Pretzels Add your pretzel sticks to a large gallon-sized zip-top bag. Pour the butter mixture over the pretzels, seal the bag, and give it a good shake to coat all the pretzels evenly.
4. Add the Cinnamon Sugar In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon. Pour this mixture into the bag with the butter-coated pretzels, seal it again, and shake until every pretzel is covered in that sweet cinnamon goodness.
5. Bake to Perfection Spread the coated pretzels in an even layer on your prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure they bake evenly.
6. Cool and Serve When you take the pretzels out of the oven, use a spatula to stir them immediately. This step is key to preventing them from clumping together. Let them cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Storage Tips
To keep your pretzels crunchy, store them in a brown paper bag at room temperature for up to 7 days.
Avoid using plastic bags or containers, as they can make the pretzels lose their crunch.
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