Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Pretzel Pie Cookies, where soft and chewy sugar cookies meet a crunchy pretzel crust. Rolled in crushed pretzels and topped with luscious whipped cream frosting and strawberry preserves, these whimsical treats are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to festive celebrations. The unique combination of sweet and salty flavors will leave your family and friends craving more. Plus, with their easy preparation and endless customization options, you’ll find yourself making these cookies time and again.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/4 cups mini pretzels
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ounces cream cheese (cold)
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tiny pinch fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture. Fold in crushed pretzels.
- Spoon tablespoon-sized dough onto baking sheets, spacing them apart. Bake for 10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack before adding toppings.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Gradually add cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Frost cooled cookies with whipped cream topping, add strawberry preserves, and garnish with mini pretzels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added creativity, substitute strawberry preserves with your favorite fruit flavor like raspberry or blueberry. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes prior to baking to maintain cookie shape.