Shape the pumpkin pretzels

• Divide the soft pretzel dough into equal portions.
• Roll each portion into a ball and gently flatten slightly.
• Use a knife or string to press curved lines around each ball to create pumpkin ridges.

Add the stems

• Press a small piece of pretzel stick into the top of each dough ball to form the stem.

Brush with egg wash

• Place the shaped pretzels on a lined baking tray.
• Brush each one all over with the beaten egg.

Season

• Sprinkle the coarse pretzel salt over the pretzels.

Bake

• Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C until deep golden brown.

Serve

• Let the pretzels cool slightly.
• Serve warm with the queso dip for dipping.