With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your festive baking creations. One delightful treat that combines the sweet and salty flavors often associated with this time of year is the Christmas Cookie With Pretzels. This recipe is perfect for adding a unique twist to your traditional cookie platter, impressing your guests with a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The delightful crunch of pretzels mixed with the sweetness of chocolate and the warmth of cinnamon make these cookies a standout addition to your holiday baking repertoire.
**Ingredients:**
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 1 cup pretzel pieces
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just incorporated.
6. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and pretzel pieces, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve these delightful Christmas cookies with pretzels at your holiday gatherings or package them up in a festive tin to give as thoughtful gifts to friends and family.
Enjoy the delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors in these Christmas cookies with pretzels. The crunch of the pretzels adds a unique twist to the classic chocolate chip cookie, making them a standout treat during the holiday season. Share the joy of baking with your loved ones by whipping up a batch of these delicious cookies to create new memories together.
