PRETZEL COOKIES

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Here's a different look from all the round or cut-out cookies. It's easy to shape this shortbread-like dough into a pretzel. You can also sprinkle them with colored sugar or sprinkles.- Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup sliced almonds, chopped
1/4 cup coarse sugar
EGG WASH:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, sour cream and extracts. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., Divide dough into fourths; shape each portion into a 6-in. roll. Cut rolls into 1/2-in. slices; roll each into a 10-in. rope. Shape into a pretzel; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., In a small bowl, combine almonds and sugar. In another bowl, whisk egg and water. Brush each cookie with egg wash: sprinkle with almond mixture. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until firm. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.