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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer and Snack Recipes

    Garlic Parmesan Pretzels (5 Ingredients)

    Published: Jan 11, 2025 · Modified: May 6, 2025 by Kathleen Hansen · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    These Garlic Parmesan Pretzels take under 15 minutes to make and use only 5 ingredients. They are the perfect snack that tastes way better than the store-bought version and uses simple ingredients that you keep on hand.

    Bowl of homemade garlic parmesan pretzels.
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    • ⭐Why I Love It:
    • 🥘Ingredients
    • 🔪Garlic Parmesan Pretzels - Step by Step Instructions
    • 💭Recipe Tips
    • 👩‍🍳Recipe FAQs
    • 🥨Related Appetizer and Snack Recipes...
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    ⭐Why I Love It:

    • Ready in Under 20 Minutes - Just toss together the pretzels, butter, parmesan, and spices then bake!
    • Only 5 Ingredients - You only need a few simple, staple ingredients!
    • Fun Snack - This is such a fun snack for after school, a movie night, or any party! Another favorite pretzel snack is this Spicy Seasoned Pretzels recipe or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels.

    🥘Ingredients

    Ingredients to make parmesan and garlic pretzels in glass prep bowls.
    • Small Pretzels - I used Tiny Twists!
    • Butter - I like to use unsalted butter since the pretzels are already salted, but you can use salted butter if you want more salty flavor coming through.
    • Grated Parmesan - I like to use the kind sold in a can as it's very fine and sticks to the pretzels well.
    • Garlic Powder and Dried Parsley

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    🔪Garlic Parmesan Pretzels - Step by Step Instructions

    This recipe for Garlic and Parmesan Pretzels could not be any easier! Just toss the ingredients together and bake!

    Mini pretzels tossed in melted butter.

    Photo 1 - Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the pretzels to a large mixing bowl and toss with the melted butter.

    Mini pretzels tossed with melted butter, parmesan, garlic, and parsley.

    Photo 2 - Toss the pretzels with the parmesan, garlic powder, and dried parsley until well coated.

    Garlic parmesan pretzels on a baking sheet before baking.

    Photo 3 - Spread the coated pretzels out onto the lined baking sheet. Make sure to scrape any excess from the bowl.

    Garlic parmesan pretzels on a baking sheet after baking.

    Photo 4 - Bake in the oven until the pretzels are lightly toasted and parmesan has started to melt and clump together. Allow to cool before enjoying.

    Close up of baked parmesan garlic pretzels on a baking sheet.

    💭Recipe Tips

    • Leftovers - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about 5 days.
    • To Double the Recipe - The recipe is easy to double but you'll want to bake it on two baking sheets so the pretzels are spread out into an even layer. You can also make a smaller batch by halving the recipe.
    • Line the baking sheet - Make sure to line the pan with either parchment paper or a silicone liner so that the pretzels are easier to remove.
    • Oven Temp - It's very important to not bake these at too high of heat or the parmesan can burn. 325 degrees F is the perfect sweet spot to bake the parmesan without burning it.

    👩‍🍳Recipe FAQs

    What size of pretzels should be used?

    Use the mini pretzels - often called Tiny Twists! You could also try using other small shapes, like the sticks or snaps!

    Close up of a single baked garlic parmesan pretzel.

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    Garlic Parmesan Pretzels (5 Ingredients)

    Bowl of homemade garlic parmesan pretzels.
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    These Garlic Parmesan Pretzels take under 15 minutes to make and use only 5 ingredients. They are the perfect snack that tastes way better than the store-bought version and uses simple ingredients that you keep on hand.

    • Author: Kathleen Hansen
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 5 servings
    • Category: Snack
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    • 4-5 cups mini pretzels, I used Tiny Twists
    • ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
    • Heaping ½ cup grated parmesan, I used the kind in the green can
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon dried parsley

    Instructions

    1. Prep - Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (see note) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. Toss Pretzels - Add the pretzels to a large mixing bowl and toss with the melted butter, grated parmesan, and spices.
    3. Bake - Bake in the oven for about 4-6 minutes until the parmesan has started to melt and clump together and the pretzels are getting just lightly toasted. Keep a close eye so they don’t burn.
    4. Enjoy - Allow to cool and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ~¾ cup
    • Calories: 232
    • Sugar: 0.8 g
    • Sodium: 562.9 mg
    • Fat: 11 g
    • Carbohydrates: 28.2 g
    • Fiber: 1.2 g
    • Protein: 5.9 g
    • Cholesterol: 27.5 mg

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    1. Katie says

      January 11, 2025 at 11:42 am

      These are dangerously good! Love the combo of garlic and parmesan.

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