nutmeg cookie pretzels

19 Pinches 1 Photo
Franklin, TX
Updated on Dec 8, 2013

The recipe originated from a creamery. These cookies are fun for kids to try their pretzel skills if you are not worried about that perfect look. These simple little cookies will quickly become a family favorite!

prep time 1 Hr 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 4 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg (ground or freshly grated)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 - egg yolk (reserve white)
  • 1 teaspoon imitation rum extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 - egg white
  • 1/4 cup coarse granulated or turbinado style sugar

How To Make nutmeg cookie pretzels

  • Step 1
    Cream butter, sugar, nutmeg and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, egg yolk, rum extract and vanilla until well blended. Gradually add flour to butter mixture; blend thoroughly.
  • Step 2
    Cover dough and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or overnight).
  • Step 3
    Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Step 4
    Scoop out 1-inch sized balls of dough. Roll each piece with hands into 6 to 8-inch long, pencil shaped strip. Twist into pretzel shape by crossing one side of the strip to the middle forming a loop and then crossing the other side over the first loop forming a second loop. Place about 1-inch apart on a lightly buttered baking sheet. Brush the tops of the pretzels with the egg white then sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Step 5
    Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire racks; let cool. Store in airtight canister.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Keyword: #sugar
Keyword: #Nutmeg
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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