Salty-sweet fall cookies: a delightful seasonal treat

Ingredients for Salty-sweet fall cookies

• 540 g plain flour, plus more for rolling

• 15 ml baking powder

• 340 g salted butter, at room temperature

• 300 g caster sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 15 ml pure vanilla extract

• 225 g chopped chocolate-covered pretzels

• milk chocolate candy melts (optional)

• 1.5 cm square cookie cutter

How to make Salty-sweet fall cookies

1. Whisk the flour and baking powder together in a medium bowl.

2. Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, for about 2–3 minutes.

3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until fluffy, which should take about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.

4. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, around a quarter at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition.

5. Reserve 60 g of the chocolate-covered pretzels, then mix the remaining pretzels into the cookie dough until fully incorporated. The dough will form a ball around the paddle attachment and will feel soft but not sticky.

6. Wrap the dough ball in cling film and press down to form a 2.5 cm thick disk. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, or store for up to 7 days when tightly wrapped.

7. Preheat the oven to 190°C (fan 170°C).

8. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface to about 0.5 cm thickness, using additional flour as necessary to prevent sticking.

9. Use cookie cutters to create your desired shapes, then carefully transfer the cookies with a metal spatula to a non-stick baking tray, placing them about 2 cm apart.

10. Bake one tray at a time on the middle rack for 7–8 minutes, until puffy. Allow the cookies to rest for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. Melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl on 30% power in 30-second increments until fully melted.

12. Using a honey dipper, drizzle the melted chocolate over the cookies and sprinkle with the reserved chocolate-covered pretzels.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.