Description
Festive Pretzel Christmas Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of cookies with the fun shape of pretzels, decorated with melted chocolate and festive sprinkles.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 6 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup festive sprinkles
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, beating until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine sea salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, blending only until a uniform dough forms.
- Pinch off about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a rope approximately 6 inches in length. Shape into a pretzel and transfer to prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 20-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
- Dip half of each pretzel-shaped cookie into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place the cookies back on parchment paper and adorn immediately with festive sprinkles and a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired.
- Let chocolate set at room temperature before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the butter is softened to room temperature.
- You can experiment with different types of chocolates for dipping.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg