Recipes with Pretzels

Our recipes with pretzels include fun ideas to transform pretzels into delicious apps, dinners and even sweets. Sweet-and-salty lovers, rejoice!

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    Giant Pretzel Recipe

    My husband and our friends and family love these soft, chewy pretzels. Let the bread machine mix the dough, then all you have to do is shape and bake these fun snacks. —Sherry Peterson, Fort Collins, Colorado

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    These Are the Best Pretzels You Can Buy, According to Our Test Kitchen

    Looking for the best pretzels to snack on? Our Test Kitchen pros tried the most popular brands. Just three got...


    10 Pretzel Shapes That Aren’t Your Basic Twist

    Go beyond the classic twist with these pretzel shapes that range from simple nuggets to holiday-themed centerpieces.


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    Learn How to Make Soft Pretzels at Home

    This soft, chewy snack is a staple at German beer halls and breweries, but why make the trip when it's...


    How to Safely Use Food-Grade Lye for Pretzels

    Ditch the baking soda and learn how to make pretzels the old-fashioned way—by using a lye bath.

    Pumpkin Latte Cheesecake Tarts

    It's hard to resist this pumpkin latte cheesecake recipe. Use extra pretzel crumbs or toffee chips for a garnish. —Arlene...


    Pretzel Strawberry Bark

    This is my candy version of the classic strawberry pretzel dessert. It uses ruby chocolate, which is fairly new on...

    Watermelon Salad with Cinnamon Pretzel Crunch

    2 reviews

    This is such a wonderful side dish to enjoy during a hot summer, especially here in Texas. My family loves...


    Lightsaber Pretzels

    Candy-coated lightsaber pretzels take on a fun Star Wars theme. These treats are wonderfully sweet and salty. —Taste of Home...


    Savory Cracker Snack Mix

    9 reviews

    After trying a snack mix with the flavors of my favorite Everything bagel seasoning, a friend suggested I make it...


    Caramel Chex Mix

    2 reviews

    Whether you're hosting a party or need a homemade gift idea, retro-style caramel Chex mix is a salty-sweet crowd-pleaser that...

    Parmesan-Ranch Snack Mix

    11 reviews

    This is a quick, easy and delicious snack, especially for kids. No one I've made it for can have just...


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    33 Sweet and Salty Pretzel Desserts

    Want the best of both worlds? Try pretzel desserts that marry salt and sweetness for treats you can't resist.


    Parmesan-Pretzel Crisps

    2 reviews

    I love this recipe because I usually have the ingredients on hand and it is so easy to prepare. It's...


    Chocolate Pretzel Rings

    53 reviews

    If you like chocolate-covered pretzels, you'll love these simple snacks. They're fun to make any time of year because you...


    Crispy Pretzel Bars

    9 reviews

    I often make a big batch of these peanut butter-flavored cereal bars on days that I don't want to heat...

    Caramel Pretzel Sticks

    13 reviews

    Homemade caramel, smooth almond bark and chopped nuts make these pretzel rods sinfully delicious. This treat is always a huge...


    Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzels

    6 reviews

    "The treats are easy for any age to make but pretty enough to share with friends. You can add color...


    Sweet and Salty Chex Mix

    9 reviews

    This twist on a party mix features both salty and sweet flavors for a wonderful snacking experience! Soy sauce, garlic...


    Chocolate-Coated Pretzels

    5 reviews

    These pretty pretzels are simple to make and are great gifts any time of the year. —Virginia Chronic, Robinson, Illinois


    Mother Lode Pretzels

    23 reviews

    I brought these savory-sweet pretzels to a family gathering, and they disappeared from the dessert tray before dessert was even...


    Cayenne Pretzels

    14 reviews

    These spicy pretzels were a huge hit at my daughter's graduation party. The longer they sit, the spicier they get!...


    Cherry Pretzel Dessert

    34 reviews

    Preparing this delicious cherry pretzel dessert recipe requires no baking, and the payoff is a subtly sweet and salty dessert...


    Pretzel-Crusted Catfish Bites

    3 reviews

    I'm not a big fish lover, so any concoction that has me loving fish is a keeper in my book....


    Birch Pretzel Logs

    1 review

    At the root of this treat is plenty of penny-wise practicality. "I first started making the 'logs' after I saw...

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    Pretzel Log Cabin

    2 reviews

    Longing to live in a log cabin? The house plans on these pages put the next best thing at your...


    Bird Nests

    11 reviews

    This is a fun, kid-friendly recipe I pulled together a few years ago. My kids love helping me make these....


    Chocolate-Strawberry Pretzel Cookies

    2 reviews

    Every year I come up with a new recipe, and this is one that's been requested over and over. Who...


    Cheesy Snack Mix

    1 review

    Our love for Mexican food inspired me to make party mix with taco seasoning. The flavor is so mild that...


    Beer and Pretzel Caramels

    3 reviews

    Beer and pretzels are a natural combination—mix them with smooth caramel and you have an awesome candy. The guys will...


    Trail Mix Blondie Bars

    2 reviews

    These blondies started as a baking emergency. There was a potluck at my daughter's preschool, and I was out of...