#3412 - Parmesan Pretzels

(by Shirley McNevich)

1lb. broken sourdough pretzels OR pretzel nuggets
1/2 cup canola oil
2 TBSP grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for sprinkling if you wish)
2 tsp. dried dill
2 tsp. garlic powder

In a bowl add canola oil, Parmesan cheese, dried dill and garlic powder--stir well. Place the pretzel pieces in a large bowl and drizzle the canola oil mixture over the pretzels--stir well to coat. Spread the pretzels in a single layer on a jellyroll pan. Sprinkle more grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the pretzels if you wish. Bake at 225 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Cool completely.

#2365 - Sweet Pretzels

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 - 16oz. bag sourdough pretzel nuggets
2/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup white sugar
1 or 2 tsp. cinnamon

Put pretzel nuggets in a large bowl. In a separate bowl add canola oil, white sugar and cinnamon--stir to mix. Pour canola oil mixture over pretzel nuggets--toss to coat. Put coated pretzel nuggets in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stir the pretzels, then microwave on high in 1 minute increments (stirring after each minute) until all of the canola oil has been absorbed. Cool completely.