Best Pretzels

Whether you’re at the office, a party, or school, there’s nothing like snacking on a salty, perfectly formed pretzel. These small bits of delight are fun to enjoy for a midday snack as-is or dressed up in white or dark chocolate. However you decide to eat them, you won’t go wrong. From parties to personal snack packs, pretzels have been America’s go-to option, and we think they’re pretty great, too. Here are our favorite pretzels.

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 Best for Baking

Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels

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Fun Tasty Snacks. Eat these as-is or dip them in chocolate and add sprinkles for a fun treat that both kids and adults will love.

What We Liked: 

These classic pretzel sticks are as versatile as they come. Perfect for using as-is in savory snack mixes, baking into trail mix granola bars, or coating with chocolate and sprinkles for a delicious dessert option, they can do it all. Dot’s secret seasoning blend gives these pretzels a sweet and spicy flavor that is an absolute crowd-pleaser. Whether you put them in lunch boxes or on top of a party tray, you won’t go wrong. Buy it here.

 Best Party Pretzel

Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzels

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Pretzels for Everyone. For a sealable party-sized pretzel canister with fun, snackable pretzel shapes, Snyder’s has the three-pound tub you need.

What We Liked: 

These are perfect for parties where you need to refill snack bowls. Each canister contains over three pounds of checkerboard-shaped pretzels, ensuring you’ll never run out. Thanks to their unique shape, these pretzels can even be used with thicker dips and sauces. All batches are made in a peanut-free facility and are non-GMO verified. Bonus points: The canister has a resealable lid to keep pretzels fresh until they’re all used up. Buy it here.

Most Classic Pretzel

 Rold Gold tiny Twists Pretzels

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All-Day Snacking. These classic small twist pretzels offer a healthy, salty snack that satisfies every day of the year.

What We Liked: 

These are as classic as they come. The twisted pretzels are baked, not fried, making them a healthy option all-around. They’re lower in calories, making it possible to enjoy them guilt-free. Rold Gold produces golden-baked classics in every single bag that make the perfect complement to snack time, lunchtime, or any time. Buy them now.

Best for Lunches

Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps

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Portable and Packable. Take these portable snack packs with you wherever you go, from the office to the playground.

What We Liked: 

Packed for convenience, these snack packs are perfect for lunches or stashing in your office drawer for midday snacking. Combine the fun crunch of a chip and the taste of a pretzel with these delicious fusion-style snacks. They’re low-fat and baked, so you get a lot of flavor without a lot of calories! Buy it here.