CinnaTwistella Bites—Snack for 8
CinnaTwistella Bites are a delightful German-Italian snack featuring soft, bite-sized pretzel bites coated in cinnamon sugar, served with a rich Nutella dip. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings and ideal for sharing with friends and family.
Meal Type
Snack
Cuisine
German Italian Fusion
Servings
8
Food Stars
Cinnamon, sugar, pretzel bites, nutella
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup warm water and 2 tsp active dry yeast, let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy
- Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 tsp salt to the yeast mixture, whisk to combine
- Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until a dough forms
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a long rope, then twist each rope into a pretzel shape
- In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water and 1/2 cup baking soda to a boil
- Using a slotted spoon, carefully lower each pretzel into the boiling water for about 30 seconds per side, then place them onto the prepared baking sheet
- Bake in preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown
- While pretzels are baking, in a small mixing bowl combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tsp ground cinnamon for coating
- Remove pretzels from oven and let cool on cooling rack for about two minutes
- Brush each pretzel with melted butter using pastry brush
- Dip each pretzel in cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm Nutella using silicone spatula until it reaches desired consistency for dipping or drizzling
- Serve CinnaTwistella Bites with warm Nutella on the side or drizzled on top
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- Add 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder to the dough
- Add 1 tsp instant coffee granules to the dough
- Replace ground cinnamon with 1 tsp ground cardamom for coating
🧂 Salty
- Increase salt to 1.5 tsp
- Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese to dough
- Sprinkle pretzels with coarse sea salt before baking
🍋 Sour
- Add 1 tbsp lemon juice to yeast mixture
- Add 1/2 tsp citric acid to flour mixture
- Replace 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1/4 cup powdered sour candy for coating
🌶️ Spicy
- Add 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Add 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Add 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Increase ground cinnamon to 3 tsp
🍬 Sweet
- Increase granulated sugar to 1/2 cup
- Add 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Add 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Replace Nutella with 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup heavy cream for ganache
🍄 Umami
- Add 1 tbsp soy sauce to yeast mixture
- Add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese to flour mixture
- Add 1/2 tsp garlic powder to cinnamon-sugar coating
- Add 1/4 cup crushed pretzels to cinnamon-sugar coating
🍸 Alcoholic
- Spiced Rum: The warm spices in the rum complement the cinnamon and Nutella flavors in the CinnaTwistella Bites
- Tiramisu Martini: The coffee and chocolate notes in the martini enhance the Italian aspect of the dish and pair well with Nutella
- Riesling: The fruity sweetness of this German wine balances the rich, sweet flavors of the dessert
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- Caramel Macchiato: The caramel flavor complements the cinnamon and Nutella in the dish
- Sparkling Apple Cider: The carbonation and apple flavor balance the sweetness of the CinnaTwistella Bites
- Lemon Ginger Tea: The zesty lemon and ginger flavors help to cleanse the palate between bites
🥓 Keto
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup erythritol
- Replace all-purpose flour with 3 cups almond flour
- Replace granulated sugar for coating with 1/2 cup granulated erythritol
- Replace Nutella with 1 cup keto-friendly hazelnut spread
🍆 Mediterranean
- Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Replace granulated sugar with honey
- Replace unsalted butter with olive oil
- Replace Nutella with tahini mixed with honey
- Add 1/4 cup chopped olives to dough mixture
- Add 1 tsp dried rosemary to dough mixture
- Remove cinnamon from coating
🥑 Paleo
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup honey
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- Replace all-purpose flour with 3 cups almond flour
- Omit baking soda
- Replace granulated sugar for coating with 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- Replace Nutella with 1 cup almond butter mixed with 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder and 2 tbsp honey
🐟 Pescatarian
- No changes needed
🌱 Vegan
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/4 cup melted vegan butter
- Replace Nutella with 13-ounce jar vegan chocolate hazelnut spread
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes needed
🥩 Whole30
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup date paste
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/4 cup ghee
- Replace all-purpose flour with 3 cups almond flour
- Omit baking soda
- Omit granulated sugar for coating
- Replace ground cinnamon for coating with 2 tsp ground cinnamon mixed with 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- Replace Nutella with a homemade chocolate-hazelnut spread made from 1 cup roasted hazelnuts, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
🧠 Brain Health
- Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Replace granulated sugar with coconut sugar
- Replace unsalted butter with extra virgin olive oil
- Add 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Decrease Nutella to 6 ounces
- Add 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
🌾 Celiac Disease
- Replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free all-purpose flour
- Ensure Nutella is gluten-free or use a gluten-free alternative
💩 Crohns Disease
- Replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend
- Replace granulated sugar with coconut sugar
- Replace Nutella with dairy-free chocolate hazelnut spread
- Remove baking soda
🩸 Diabetes
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup erythritol
- Replace 1/2 cup granulated sugar for coating with 1/2 cup erythritol
- Replace Nutella with 1 13-ounce jar sugar-free hazelnut spread
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- Replace 3 cups all-purpose flour with 3 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- Ensure Nutella is gluten-free or replace with a gluten-free chocolate hazelnut spread
🫀 Heart Disease
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup Stevia
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- Replace all-purpose flour with 3 cups whole wheat flour
- Decrease baking soda to 1/4 cup
- Replace granulated sugar for coating with 1/4 cup Stevia
- Replace Nutella with 1 cup natural almond butter mixed with 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
❤️ Heart Health
- Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup Stevia
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/4 cup olive oil
- Decrease baking soda to 1/4 cup
- Replace Nutella with 1 cup of unsweetened almond butter mixed with 2 tbsp cocoa powder and 2 tbsp Stevia
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- Decrease salt to 1/4 tsp
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup erythritol for dough
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup erythritol for coating
- Decrease baking soda to 1/4 cup
- Use low-sodium Nutella or a low-sodium chocolate hazelnut spread
🍔 High Cholesterol
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/4 cup olive oil
- Replace all-purpose flour with 3 cups whole wheat flour
- Decrease Nutella to 6.5 ounces
- Replace granulated sugar for coating with 1/4 cup Stevia
🦠 Immune System
- Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Replace granulated sugar with honey
- Add 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Add 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- Replace Nutella with homemade hazelnut spread (1 cup roasted hazelnuts, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt)
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup granulated erythritol for dough and 1/2 cup granulated erythritol for coating
- Replace Nutella with a low-FODMAP chocolate hazelnut spread
💧 Kidney Disease
- Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Decrease granulated sugar to 2 tbsp
- Replace unsalted butter with 2 tbsp olive oil
- Decrease baking soda to 1/4 cup
- Remove Nutella and replace with 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce mixed with 1 tsp cocoa powder
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/4 cup lactose-free margarine, melted
- Replace Nutella with 1 13-ounce jar dairy-free hazelnut spread
🍺 Liver Disease
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup erythritol for dough
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/2 cup erythritol for coating
- Replace Nutella with 1 13-ounce jar of sugar-free hazelnut spread
🤰 Pregnancy
- Replace Nutella with 1 cup hazelnut butter
- Add 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Beti’s Reflections
On a recent culinary adventure through Europe, I stumbled upon a delightful German-Italian dessert that had me swooning with every bite. It was in a cozy little café tucked away in the cobblestone streets where I first tasted the magic of CinnaTwistella Bites. These scrumptious morsels are a harmonious blend of soft, bite-sized pretzel bites coated in cinnamon sugar and served with a rich Nutella dip. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings and ideal for sharing with friends and family.
This CinnaTwistella Bites recipe serves 8 people, making it perfect for gatherings or indulging with loved ones. However, please note that this recipe is not suitable for those following no yeast recipes, gluten free baking, sugar free desserts, dairy free treats, or low carb snacks.
The ingredients in this recipe create an irresistible symphony of flavors. The warm water and active dry yeast work together to form the base of our yeast dough pretzel recipe. Granulated sugar adds sweetness while unsalted butter provides richness to the dough. Salt enhances the flavors and all-purpose flour brings everything together to create a smooth dough. The baking soda pretzel technique gives these bites their signature texture while cinnamon and sugar coating adds an extra layer of sweetness. And let’s not forget the pièce de résistance – Nutella dipping sauce – adding that luscious touch to these homemade Nutella dipped pretzels.
To make these oven-baked cinnamon pretzels, start by preheating your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast, letting it sit until frothy before adding granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, and salt. Gradually add all-purpose flour to form your dough before kneading it on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions, roll each into a rope, and twist them into pretzel shapes. Boil the pretzels in a baking soda and water mixture before baking them until golden brown. Once cooled slightly, brush with melted butter and coat in cinnamon sugar. Warm Nutella to your desired consistency for dipping or drizzling, and serve your CinnaTwistella Bites with this heavenly sauce.
In conclusion, these CinnaTwistella Bites are the perfect German Italian dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth while impressing your friends and family. The combination of soft cinnamon sugar pretzel bites with a warm Nutella drizzle creates an unforgettable treat that will have everyone asking for seconds. So go ahead, indulge in these unique Nutella treat ideas and let the magic of CinnaTwistella Bites whisk you away on a delicious culinary journey!
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