The New $3.49 Trader Joe’s Find I'm Obsessed With

My obsession with soft pretzels started as a kid. My mom would buy the frozen kind—the type you’d bake and top with salt—then devour in mere minutes. She’d only buy them occasionally, so when we got them, it was a treat.

These days, you can get a soft pretzel, or some version of it, nearly anywhere. You can find them at your kid's soccer game, the movie theater, and even the gas station, but my new favorite spot to grab them is Trader Joe’s. The store’s new soft pretzel twists bring back all that childhood nostalgia, and, for $3.49 for a package of six, they’re my new beloved grocery item.

Everything You Need To Know About Trader Joe’s New Soft Pretzel Twists

Unlike the traditional knot, these hot dog bun-sized pretzels are shaped as twists. They can be found in the bread section or, since they’re new, on an endcap near the bread section. According to the Trader Joe’s website, the twists are made “in the U.S. by German pretzel experts, who use a blend of wheat flour and malted barley flour to achieve that signature, plenty savory and slightly sweet pretzel flavor.” 

Preparing the twists is easy—just take out the number you need, moisten the top with water, sprinkle on some of the included salt, and bake for three to four minutes in a 350°F oven. Once cooked, you’ll enjoy that “savory and slightly sweet” pretzel taste that’s also delightfully soft and perfect for a meal or snack.

How To Enjoy Trader Joe’s Soft Pretzel Twists

Fans of Trader Joe’s pretzel twists have taken to social media to share their favorite ways to enjoy this new treat. Some say that dipping them in mustard is the best method, while others prefer pub cheese or Trader Joe’s White Queso Dip. Others proclaim that the twists are perfect vessels for a sandwich, hot dog, or sausage. 

I’ve had fun splitting them in half lengthwise, then topping them with my favorite ingredients to make “pretzel pizzas.” They’re also delicious cut into cubes, tossed with olive oil and Italian seasoning, and baked to create a delicious batch of croutons. 

If dessert is your thing, substitute torn pieces of pretzel twists for the “bread” in a bread pudding recipe or slice, toast, and use them as “dippers” for chocolate fondue. For an even simpler dessert option, top the twists with melted butter and cover with a heavy sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar.

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