One-Hour Chocolate and Cinnamon-Sugar Soft Pretzel Bites (vegan)

INGREDIENTS

Pretzel Bites

2 cups

all-purpose flour (bread flour may be substituted; pretzels will be firmer and chewier rather than softer and fluffier)

3/4

up water, warmed to manufacturer’s directions

2 1/4 tsp

instant dry yeast (one 1/4-ounce packet, I use Red Star Platinum)

1 tbsp

canola or vegetable oil

1 tsp

granulated sugar

1/2 tsp

salt, optional and to taste

1/4 cup

unsalted butter (or vegan buttery spread) melted for brushing/drizzling, divided

Chocolate Coating

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

3 tbsp

unsweetened natural cocoa powder

Cinnamon-Sugar Coating

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

3 tbsp

cinnamon