Basketball Pretzel Cookies
Crunchy pretzel cookies shaped like basketballs, combining sweet and salty flavors for a perfect snack or dessert treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini pretzels, crushed
- Orange food coloring
- Black icing or melted chocolate for basketball lines
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in crushed mini pretzels carefully to maintain some texture.
- Add orange food coloring a few drops at a time to achieve a vibrant orange dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten them into discs.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating with black icing or melted chocolate lines to resemble basketball seams.
- Allow icing to set before serving or storing.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, sprinkle a tiny bit of sea salt on top before baking or try dipping half the cookie in melted white chocolate.
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