1. Preheat your oven to 375 F (190 C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. Open the can of refrigerated crescent roll dough. Unroll the entire sheet of dough onto a clean, lightly floured surface or directly onto your prepared baking sheet. Gently separate the dough along the perforations into individual triangles.

3. Take each crescent roll triangle and cut it into 2-3 smaller pieces. The goal is to create small, bite-sized “nuggets” that resemble pretzel bites. You can do this with a sharp knife or a pizza cutter.

4. Place the cut dough pieces onto your prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are in a single layer and not touching too much.

5. Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the pretzel bites are puffed up and golden brown. Keep an eye on them, as oven temperatures can vary. They should look lightly toasted.

6. While the pretzel bites are baking, melt the unsalted butter in a small microwave-safe bowl or saucepan. In another shallow dish, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, stirring well to ensure the cinnamon is evenly distributed. If using, have your coarse sea salt ready.

7. Once the pretzel bites are out of the oven, immediately transfer them to the bowl with the melted butter. Toss gently to coat them completely. Then, transfer them to the dish with the cinnamon sugar mixture and toss again until each bite is generously coated.

8. If desired, sprinkle with a pinch of coarse sea salt for that classic sweet and salty pretzel flavor. Serve your warm, fresh cinnamon sugar pretzel bites immediately and watch them disappear!