Not at all! While they might seem like a gourmet treat, pretzel bites are surprisingly easy to make from scratch. The dough comes together with just a few basic ingredients, and the shaping process is fun and straightforward. The key step that gives pretzel bites their unique texture involves a brief boiling before baking, which is simple to do. With a little patience and creativity, you'll have a batch of delicious homemade pretzel bites in no time!