Homemade Soft Pretzels

This has been a fun activity, whether spending a night alone or a day with a bunch of bored preteens and teenagers. (But for some reason, the kitchen always ends up cleaner with the former.) I use this recipe to make the pretzels, although I replaced all butter/oil with coconut oil. And, of course, you don't have to top these with pretzel salt. Honey and cinnamon sugar also work well.

I think the main reason people ask me to make these is because you don't have to do a standard pretzel twist, but you can be creative in coming up with your own designs. Instead of a chore, this recipe is actually entertaining. Have fun!