Yield: about 60 small pretzel bites

Pretzel Bites:
2 cups all-purpose flour (bread flour may be substituted; pretzels will be firmer and chewier rather than softer and fluffier)
3/4 up water, warmed to manufacturer's directions
2 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast (one 1/4-ounce packet, I use Red Star Platinum)
1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional and to taste
1/4 cup unsalted butter (or vegan buttery spread) melted for brushing/drizzling, divided

Chocolate Coating:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder

Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cinnamon