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Honey Garlic Glazed Pretzels
Introduction
These Honey Garlic Glazed Pretzels are the perfect sweet-and-savory snack that keeps everyone reaching for just one more piece. Crispy pretzels are coated in a sticky, glossy glaze made with honey, butter, and garlic, creating an irresistible balance of sweetness, warmth, and crunch. They’re simple to make, yet bold in flavor, making them ideal for parties, movie nights, holiday snack boards, or anytime you want a homemade treat with serious flavor.
What makes this recipe so special is how quickly ordinary pretzels are transformed into something unforgettable. The glaze clings to every twist, settling into the grooves and baking into a shiny, caramelized coating. Each bite delivers crunch first, followed by a rich honey flavor and a subtle garlic finish that keeps the sweetness from becoming overpowering.
Ingredients
4 cups mini or regular pretzel twists
½ cup unsalted butter
⅓ cup honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Preparation Steps
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Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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Spread the pretzels evenly on the prepared baking sheet and set aside.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
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Add the honey and brown sugar, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
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Reduce the heat to low and stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Let the glaze simmer gently for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Remove the glaze from heat and immediately pour it over the pretzels.
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Gently toss the pretzels until they are evenly coated with the honey garlic glaze.
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Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even coating and caramelization.
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Remove from the oven and allow the pretzels to cool completely. The glaze will firm up as they cool, creating a glossy, crunchy finish.
Conclusion
These Honey Garlic Glazed Pretzels are proof that simple ingredients can create big flavor. Sweet, salty, crunchy, and just slightly savory, they’re the kind of snack that disappears fast no matter where they’re served. The sticky glaze and crisp pretzel texture make them incredibly satisfying and addictive.
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Enjoy them on their own, package them as a homemade gift, or serve them alongside nuts and cheeses for a snack board with personality. Easy to prepare and impossible to forget, these pretzels are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again.
