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nutmeg cookie pretzels

leslieann1968 avatar
Recipe by
Leslie Speed Dutton
@leslieann1968
Franklin, TX

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!

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

Ingredients For nutmeg cookie pretzels

  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg (ground or freshly grated)
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1
    egg yolk (reserve white)
  • 1 tsp
    imitation rum extract
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 c
    flour
  • 1
    egg white
  • 1/4 c
    coarse granulated or turbinado style sugar

How To Make nutmeg cookie pretzels

  • 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.
  • 2
    Cover dough and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or overnight).
  • 3
    Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • 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.
  • 5
    Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire racks; let cool. Store in airtight canister.
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