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This homemade recipe for Honey Mustard and Onion Pretzels is a copycat version of the Snyder’s seasoned pretzels snack. Crunchy sourdough pretzels are coated in the very best honey mustard mixture that’s delightfully sweet and tangy. And yes… it’s even better than the original!
You know when the craving strikes and those snacks that are so addictive that you start with one piece and find yourself eating it by the handful? This is one of those! If you’ve ever had Snyder’s honey mustard pretzels, you already know what’s up. Crunchy, thick pieces of sourdough pretzels are coated in a honey mustard flavoring that’s sweet, tangy, and worth licking your fingers for. This is the homemade version of that crowd-pleasing snack!
Why You’ll Love These Honey Mustard Pretzels
Everything you love about a pretzel combined with the wonders of honey mustard – what’s not to love?! Here’s why I’ve been making these honey mustard hard pretzels more often than I care to admit lately:
- Better than store-bought. Maybe it’s the combination of real mustard with honey instead of a long list of ingredients I can’t understand! Whatever it is, this homemade snack always turns out so much better than what you can buy in a bag.
- SO easy. Smash your pretzels (the fun part), coat them in the honey mustard sauce, bake and enjoy. It’s pretty impossible to mess up this easy recipe.
- Copycat. I always have a great time recreating recipes! For more copycat versions of your favorite foods, check out my easy recipes for Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls and Copycat Diet Cherry Limeade.
Ingredients for Honey Mustard and Onion Pretzels
You only need 5 ingredients to make this budget friendly snack recipe! For exact ingredient measurements, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- Pretzels – For this copycat recipe, you’ll want to use big sourdough hard pretzels. Don’t worry about them being too big – we’re going to smash them!
- Vegetable oil – This helps the honey mustard mixture stay together.
- Honey – I recommend using a good quality honey (local is always great if you can find it)! With your leftover honey, consider making these adorable Honey Lavender Cupcakes.
- Yellow mustard – Just plain yellow mustard works great!
- Onion powder – This is the not-so-secret ingredient that really sends the whole recipe over the top.
How to Make Honey Mustard and Onion Pretzels Step by Step
Here’s a sneak peek at how to make your new favorite snack recipe! For more information about the whole process, scroll down to the recipe card towards the bottom of the page.
- Make the honey mustard mixture. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, honey, yellow mustard, and onion powder until combined.
- Smash the pretzels. Get that rage out! Smash the pretzels against your countertop until small pieces are formed. Don’t smash them too much!
- Toss. Add the pretzel pieces to the honey mustard mixture and toss to coat.
- Bake. Spread the pretzels onto a baking sheet in an even layer. Bake at 275°F for 30 minutes. Stirring the pieces halfway through baking.
- Cool. Let the pretzels cool to room temperature before serving or storing for later.
Honey Mustard Pretzels Variations
Here are a couple of ways you can change this recipe up and still keep it tasty!
- Use different pretzels. You can definitely use another type of pretzel! This recipe really works well with any kind of crunchy pretzel. However, you should note that the consistency of the honey mustard works best with thick, sturdy pretzels.
- Add a garlicky note. The onion powder really compliments the honey mustard flavors perfectly. If you’d like to experiment with a little bit of garlic as well, add a teaspoon or so of garlic powder.
- Try different mustards. The flavor will be slightly different but it’s fun to change it up! You can use spicy mustard, grainy mustard, Dijon mustard, or even deli mustard. These varieties are sure to be just as tasty!
FAQs
Garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, dried herbs and a different kind of mustard are all add-ins/substitutes you can experiment with. If you tried something new and it worked for you, please comment below! I’d love to hear all about it.
It helps to use these big sourdough pretzels and not the thin pretzels that you’re used to eating. You also have to make sure they’re in an even layer on the baking sheet otherwise they’re just kind of steaming each other. You also have to let it sit before you eat them straight from the oven. They harden up a bit more after coming out of the oven.
Unfortunately, these would work best with big sourdough pretzels.
Storage Instructions
Once the pretzels have totally cooled to room temperature, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for about 5-7 days. The perfect make-ahead game day snack! Enjoy!
More Snack Recipes You’ll Love
Check out just a few more easy recipes you’ll love snacking on!
- Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
- Air Fryer Pita Chips
- No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Snack Bites
- Ranch Oyster Crackers
- Homemade Chex Mix
- Chocolate and Peanut Granola Bars
Honey Mustard Pretzels
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounce (340 g) sourdough hard pretzels, the pounder
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 3 teaspoons onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275 °F (135 °C) and line a large baking sheet with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, honey, yellow mustard, and onion powder.
- Smash the sourdough hard pretzels against your countertop into bite-size pieces.
- Pour the pretzels into the mixture and toss well to coat every piece.
- Pour the pretzels onto the baking sheet and spread them out in an even layer.
- Bake for 30 minutes, tossing/turning the pieces halfway through baking.
- Remove from oven, let cool, then store in an airtight container.
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Photographs by Meg McKeehan Photography
Now this is a creative snack!! LOVE :)
Puppies are great for pre-kid training- but it is really hard- so get something manageable! Plus you are right- you can’t leave a dog for 10 hours at a time. You will have to find a dog sitter/walker! (see? it’s a lot like having a kid!) but they are so worth it! by the way- the snacks look so tasty!
Oh my gosh, I was totally addicted to these in high school! I never buy them anymore because I’ll eat the whole bag in one sitting. I can’t wait to try this homemade version!
Aahhh, puppies! You know we’re big dog people and I LOVE when other people get a dog, but I just have to offer a word of caution… if you’re both away from the house for 10 hours a day, a puppy probably isn’t going to work, unless you can take it to a doggy day care or have someone come over multiple times a day to let it out/walk it for you. They are FULL of energy and on top of that, just can’t hold it for more than a couple of hours at first. Even at almost 9 months, if we leave Duke for just 4 hours, he is legit crazy for the entire rest of the day. They definitely need exercise and interaction… just my two cents :) I’m happy to talk dogs anytime :)
Yeah, we might have someone come over or think about the doggy daycare thing. Lots to think about and thanks for bringing that up! Might message you sometime to talk dogs once we get closer to that step! :)
Definitely do! I love dog talk :)
I am so happy you posted this! I’ve always love those pretzels but stopped buying them due to all the processed junk! Can’t wait to try these!
Congrats on the grown-up living! Laughed when I read this–we are definitely NOT ready for a puppy, but I keep threatening to bring one home anyway!
I’m addicted to these little pretzels. So glad I can make them at home.
Fun recipe!
These look delicious! I love, love, love pretzels!
I know I would be addicted to these!! YUM.
OMG OMGOMGOOAJGOUGOA. I freaking love these!!
Also, yay on the puppy!! AS you know, I love love love them :)