Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 24 bites

For the bites:2 ½ cups warm water

2 1/4 tsp

instant yeast (1 packet)

1 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

melted butter

1 tbsp

brown sugar

4 cups

flour

eggs

For the baking soda bath: 9 cups of water

1/2 cup

baking soda

For the cinnamon sugar coating:¼ cup melted butter

3/4 cup

sugar

3 tsp

cinnamon

For the cream cheese dip (optional):4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

1/4 cup

butter, room temperature

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups

powdered sugar