Almond Pretzels (Mandelplaetzchen) Recipe

Name: Almond Pretzels (Mandelplaetzchen)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup cultured sour cream; 2 eggs; 2 egg yolks, divided; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 8 tablespoons chopped blanched almonds; 1 tablespoon white sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup cultured sour cream
2 eggs
2 egg yolks, divided
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon zest
8 tablespoons chopped blanched almonds
1 tablespoon white sugar

1
Beat butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until soft. Beat in 1 cup sugar gradually until mixture is very light and creamy. Beat in sour cream, eggs, and 1 egg yolk. Stir in flour until dough comes together. Stir in baking powder, cinnamon, and lemon zest.
2
Divide dough in half; place each half on a sheet of plastic wrap. Shape each half into a 6-inch log of even thickness. Wrap tightly and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.
3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
4
Place dough on a flat work surface and let warm up slightly, about 10 minutes. Cut each log into 13 equal sections.
5
Roll sections back and forth with your fingers to create 10-inch ropes. Form each rope into a circle; overlap the left end over the right, twisting once, and press into a pretzel shape. Transfer pretzel cookies to the prepared baking sheets.
6
Whisk remaining egg yolk in a small bowl; brush over cookies. Sprinkle almonds and 1 tablespoon sugar on top.
7
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are dry, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

1238

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup cultured sour cream, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Almond Pretzels (Mandelplaetzchen) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almond Pretzels (Mandelplaetzchen)

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