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Pumpkin Spice Soft Pretzels

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  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 810 pretzels 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Get ready to fall head over heels for these Pumpkin Spice Soft Pretzels! They’re pillowy, golden, and packed with cozy autumn flavors. Think classic soft pretzel meets pumpkin pie magic—perfectly chewy, buttery, and rolled in sweet pumpkin spice sugar. These make a dreamy snack or a festive twist on a comfort food favorite. Trust me, you’ll want to make a double batch! #PumpkinSpicePretzels #FallSnacks #CozyBakes


Ingredients

Scale

Dough

  • 1 cup water, warmed to 110°F
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading

Boiling & Topping

  • 8 cups water
  • ¼ cup baking soda
  • ½ cup melted butter (salted or unsalted)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ tablespoons pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

Make the Dough

  1. In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and brown sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in kosher salt, pumpkin puree, softened butter, pumpkin pie spice, and flour gradually to form a soft dough.
  3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Shape and Boil

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large pot, bring 8 cups water and baking soda to a boil.
  3. Divide dough into 8–10 pieces. Roll each into a rope and shape into pretzels.
  4. Boil pretzels one at a time for 30 seconds, then transfer to baking sheets.

Bake and Finish

  1. Brush boiled pretzels with melted butter.
  2. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Sprinkle generously over each pretzel.
  3. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
  4. Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!

Notes

  • Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • For extra sweetness, drizzle with a vanilla glaze or cream cheese icing.
  • These are best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven at 300°F for 5–7 minutes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pretzel
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg