Chocolate Dipped Almond Pretzel Cookies
Need a vegetarian dessert? Chocolate Dipped Almond Pretzel Cookies could be a spectacular recipe to try. One serving contains 160 calories, 2g of protein, and 9g of fat. This recipe serves 36. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of almond extract, sugar, butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 55 minutes. This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine.
Instructions
In a large bowl, using an electric beater, beat together butter and sugar until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, then almond extract. Beat in sugar and flour until combined. Cover dough in plastic wrap and let chill for 30 minutes.
Adjust oven rack to two center positions and preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Form dough into balls, using one 1 tablespoon per ball.
Roll each ball into a thin 10-inch log. Twist each log into a pretzel shape and place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake until golden, about 12 minutes.
Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on sheet then transfer to a wire rack placed over a baking sheet. Dip each cookie in chocolate then place on the baking sheet until chocolate has hardened. After cooling, ookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel
Southern on the menu? Try pairing with Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. One wine you could try is Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling. It has 4.4 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 10 dollars.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
#14 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys of 2018Chateau Ste. Michelles' Columbia Valley Riesling is a blend of Riesling from throughout Washington’s Columbia Valley. Their goal is to craft a refreshing, flavorful, medium-dry Riesling vintage after vintage. The wine offers crisp apple aromas and flavors with subtle mineral notes. This is their “everyday Riesling” that is a pleasure to drink and easy to match with a variety of foods.Pair with fresh fruit, crab, mild cheeses, or chicken.