Cinnamon Sugar Maple Bourbon Pretzel (Print)
Sweet cinnamon, maple, and bourbon bars with buttery biscuit layers and crunchy pretzel topping.
# Components:
→ Biscuit Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
06 - 1/2 cup cold buttermilk
07 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
→ Cinnamon Sugar Layer
08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Maple Bourbon Glaze
11 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
13 - 1 tablespoon bourbon
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
15 - Pinch salt
→ Topping
16 - 1 cup mini salted pretzels, roughly crushed
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, extending the paper over the sides for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
03 - Add cold buttermilk and beaten egg to the bowl and stir just until the dough begins to form. Avoid overmixing.
04 - Transfer dough to a floured surface. Pat into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Fold into thirds, rotate 90°, and fold again; this process enhances the layers.
05 - Press or roll the dough into a rectangle that fits the prepared pan. Lay it evenly into the baking pan.
06 - Brush the dough with melted butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon, then distribute evenly across the surface.
07 - Lightly press the crushed pretzels into the cinnamon sugar layer to create a crunchy topping.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, bourbon, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth.
09 - Evenly drizzle half the glaze over the pretzel topping.
10 - Bake for 28–32 minutes until golden and puffed. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes; use parchment overhang to lift bars out.
11 - Drizzle with remaining glaze. Let cool completely before slicing into bars to maintain structural integrity.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Satisfying mix of sweet and salty flavors
- Perfect for sharing at gatherings
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- Pretzels may contain soy so check labels if allergies are a concern
- Bars stay flaky for up to 2 days when stored airtight
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- For non-alcoholic bars, use milk or extra maple syrup instead of bourbon
- Chop pecans and add for extra crunch if you like a nutty texture