Hot Dog Pretzels

Hot Dog Pretzels- This classic American snack with mini hot dogs wrapped in fluffy pretzel blankets is incredible. They make the perfect party food or a fun snack for the kids. Plus, theyre absolutely adorable. 🤩

Who doesnt love homemade pretzels? Theyre fluffy, cute, and a touch fancy, elevating hot dogs from kids food to an elegant appetizer. Lets just say they fly off the platter whenever I take these to a party.

Honestly, theyre not hard to make, either. All you need to do is make the pretzel dough, wrap the hot dogs, and bake! So, the recipe is less labor-intensive than you might imagine.

Want some picture-perfect pretzel dogs to show off on Instagram? The key to a fancy pretzel crust is to dip the wrapped hot dogs in boiling baking soda water before baking them. That helps caramelize the pretzel dog, giving it a rich and dark brown color. Yeah, the original pretzel recipe uses lye, but thats not kid-friendly.

If going for fancy, dont skip dipping them in the baking soda solution. However, if youre making them for the fifth time this week because your kids cant get enough, you can bake them without dipping them. Trust me, its not the end of the world, and they still taste fantastic. 😅