Festive Pretzel Christmas Cookies (Print Version)

Buttery pretzel cookies dipped in chocolate, decorated with festive sprinkles, ideal for holiday gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Decoration

08 - 6 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate, chopped
09 - 1 cup festive sprinkles (red, green, white, gold, etc.)
10 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine sea salt.
05 - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
06 - Scoop 1 tablespoon portions of dough, roll each into a 6-inch rope, then shape into pretzels and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
09 - Dip half of each cooled cookie in melted chocolate, allow excess to drip off, and place back on parchment paper. Scatter festive sprinkles and a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired.
10 - Allow chocolate to set before serving or storing cookies.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
  • Festive look for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • Cookies will keep fresh in an airtight container for up to 1 week
  • Use white chocolate or colored candy melts for extra festive variety
03 -
  • Chill the shaped dough for 10 minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm
  • Add chopped toasted nuts to the chocolate for a nutty twist

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