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Strawberry Pretzel Pie Cookies

Strawberry Pretzel Pie Cookies: A Sweet and Salty Delight

Discover the delicious Strawberry Pretzel Pie Cookies, a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors that will wow your guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder helps the cookie rise.
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda ensures uniform rising.
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup mini pretzels substitute with crushed nuts.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter or margarine as a dairy-free substitute.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract try almond extract for variation.
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese or dairy-free cream cheese.
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream or coconut cream.
For Decoration
  • ½ cup strawberry preserves can swap for any fruit jam.
  • 24 pieces whole mini pretzels for topping.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually fold in the flour mixture, then roll the dough into 1½ tablespoon balls and coat with crushed mini pretzels.
  5. Place the cookie dough balls on the baking sheets and bake for about 10 minutes. Press the center with a spoon after baking and let cool on a wire rack.
  6. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese until smooth, mix in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract, then slowly incorporate heavy whipping cream until fluffy.
  7. Once cooled, frost each cookie and top with a dollop of strawberry preserves and a whole mini pretzel.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cookies cool completely before frosting to maintain decoration.

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