10 Fun Recipes With Pretzels For National Pretzel Day

National Pretzel Day is April 26th, and what better way to celebrate than to make some tasty pretzels at home. Or use pretzels in a new recipe. We have rounded up 10 delicious and fun recipes for you to help you celebrate the day the yummiest way possible.

10 Yummy Recipes For National Pretzel Day

As a lover of pretzels, I have tried almost every kind I can find. From the soft bakery kind, to pretzel sticks, to pretzel buns on burgers, I am a fan of them all. Apparently Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rednell was, too. In 2003, he declared April 26th to be National Pretzel Day and, thus, pretzel history was made.

Pretzel Hamburger Buns | Lady Behind the Curtain

Homemade Pretzels & Pretzel Bites | Blooming Homestead

Fun Fact: Did you know that the phrase “tying the knot” came from the pretzel. It is said that in the 17th century, the shape of the pretzel was meant to symbolize the bond of marriage. So, maybe everyone should eat a pretzel on their wedding day. 🙂

Chocolate Covered Pretzel Toffee | Couponing & Cooking

Let’s Go Fishing Cupcake Recipe | Pink When

Pretzel Dippers | SusieQTpies Cafe

Soft pretzels were the original variety of the treat. According to legend. someone burned a batch of soft pretzels creating crispy, crunchy pretzels {that sounds like something I would do} and hard pretzels were born.

Patriotic Cheesecake Pretzel Bites | What’s Cooking Love?

Pretzel Kisses | The Spring Mount 6

Fun Fact: Pretzels have been around since Medieval Times. Monks created the pretzels and the knot is said to have symbolized either someone praying or the Holy Trinity.

Chocolate Pretzel Granola Bars – Peanut Free | Juggling Act Mama

Chocolate, Caramel Pretzels | Food Done Light

Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels | Hot Eats and Cool Reads

The best pretzel that I purchased was at the Dixie Classic Fair from The Amish Baking Company. Oh my gosh, that pretzel was tasty. So, if you ever find yourself at the Dixie Classic Fair with a hankering for a pretzel, I highly recommend you get one from there.

Do you have any tasty pretzel recipes that you would like to share for National Pretzel Day?

Happy National Pretzel Day!

Dawn McAlexander: Dawn is a full time writer and content creator. Besides Cheap Is The New Classy, she also owns and writes for EatPlayRock.com, an entertainment site. Her interests include traveling, attending music events, DIY projects and reading. Dawn has a B.S. in Psychology and currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, Kenny, their dog, Marley, and their cat, TJ.

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  • Yummy! What a totally delicious and informative roundup ;) I really must try those Chocolate Covered Pretzel Toffee right away. Looks unbelievably delish!

  • You had me at the pretzel hamburger buns! Those look amazing... actually all of these look really yummy!

  • The pretzel hamburger buns are my favorite! I will have to try that recipe out for sure..yummy!

  • Who knew there was a national pretzel day?! :) Thanks so much for including my granola bars - I hope you get the chance to make them sometime soon. I'm sharing this on G+ and pinning too of course :)
    Happy Monday!
    Ang

  • There are so many different recipe's. I am definitely trying a few. Pretzels are my go to food. There low in fat and always taste great.

  • I had to pin the pretzel hamburger buns recipe. We just tried pretzel rolls and now can't get enough of them, delicious!

    • I love pretzel buns but haven't tried making them myself yet. I probably will soon. They are so good!