M&M Pretzel Holiday Sugar Cookies
Celebrate the festive season with these delightful M&M Pretzel Holiday Sugar Cookies. These cookies combine the classic sweetness of sugar cookies with the crunchy, salty goodness of pretzels and the colorful charm of M&Ms. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet gift, these cookies are sure to bring joy to everyone who tastes them.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or hand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Cookie scoop (optional)
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini pretzels broken into pieces
- 3/4 cup holiday M&Ms
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Mix the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating well to combine.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add Pretzels and M&Ms:
- Gently fold in the broken pretzel pieces and holiday M&Ms until evenly distributed.
- Form the Cookies:
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Cool the Cookies:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.