Cream Cheese Pretzel Cookies Recipe

Name: Cream Cheese Pretzel Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb butter (room temperature); 4 ounces cream cheese; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon almond extract; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; course sugar or candy sprinkles; parchment paper, for lining baking sheet (optional)

Servings: persons

12 lb butter (room temperature)
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
course sugar or candy sprinkles
parchment paper, for lining baking sheet (optional)

1
Mix butter, cream cheese, and sugar in a mixing bowl with electric mixer.
2
Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract and mix.
3
Slowly add flour, salt, and baking powder and fold into mixture with a spoon.
4
Dough should be slightly sticky.
5
Divide dough into 4 equal parts and roll into a ball and place into a large mixing bowl.
6
Chill dough in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
7
May be chilled overnight.
8
Preheat oven to 350F.
9
Work with one section of chilled dough at a time.
10
Place dough on a floured surface and sprinkle course sugar on surface.
11
Break off a piece of dough about the size of a large meatball and roll it into a rope about 12 inches long, roll dough in course sugar to coat dough.
12
Shape into a pretzel shape and transfer to cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased cookie sheet.
13
Repeat with remaining cookie dough.
14
Bake at 350F for 14-16 minutes or until golden and lightly brown.
15
May melt chocolate morsels to dip cookie in after cookie is baked and cooled.

10362

kcal

Calories

1115

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 12 lb butter (room temperature), 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Cream Cheese Pretzel Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cream Cheese Pretzel Cookies

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