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Insert 2 thin pretzel sticks at top edge of cupcake and use buttercream to attach marshmallow ears; pipe pink buttercream inside. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Spring Animal Cupcakes," 7 Mar. 2019 Serve pretzel bites with cheese dip and/or mustard alongside. Do Ahead: Pretzel dough before rises can be made 1 day ahead. — Bon Appetit, "Pretzel Bites," 19 Mar. 2018 The prints feature a bulldog or pretzels, with more — tacos, avocado toast, and llamas, coming throughout the summer. — Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, "After Having 2 Kids, Chrissy Teigen's Got the Best Parenting Philosophy," 29 Apr. 2019 The traditional menu includes favorites such as giant Bavarian pretzels, Wienerschnitzel and potato pancakes. — Vincent Crampton, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Explore Florida's Seminole County: Tradition plus Gemütlichkeit equal Hollerbach’s success," 6 May 2018 In 2010, the company merged with pretzel maker Snyder’s of Hanover to become Snyder’s-Lance. — Hannah Lang, charlotteobserver, "Snyder's-Lance had a tumultuous 105th year. Here's what's ahead for the snack maker.," 21 June 2018 On my first visit, a server touted the Bavarian pretzel bites. — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Matt the Miller's Tavern: Right down the middle," 25 Jan. 2018 Top evenly with the pretzel mixture, then top with the strawberry-gelatin mixture in an even layer. — Susan Selasky, charlotteobserver, "Celebrate the Fourth with minimal fuss, maximum flavor," 3 July 2018 Quickly pour warm syrup over popcorn and pretzel mixture. — Lauren Le Vine, Redbook, "The Artisinal Cracker Jack Recipe You Never Knew You Needed So Badly," 10 Oct. 2013These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pretzel.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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