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Cinnamon Pretzel Crunch Sugar Cookies

October 10, 2014 By Patricia 30 Comments

 

Cinnamon Pretzel Crunch Sugar Cookies a plate with a glass of milk

Cookies are my downfall. I could eat a bunch in one sitting. I don’t, but I could. These Cinnamon Pretzel Crunch Sugar Cookies are seriously tempting and seriously delicious. They’re chewy and crunchy, sweet, and cinnamon-spiced.

These cookies are reminiscent of Snickerdoodles – my husband’s favorite. Me? I’d pick a chocolate cookie any day of the week (along the lines of these Dark Chocolate Brownie Drop Cookies), but these have won me over. They’ve definitely won over my hubs. He can’t keep his hand off them!

Cinnamon Pretzel Crunch Sugar Cookies on two green plates

I usually try to give away the treats I make to neighbors and friends, but my husband decided to be a little greedy with these cookies. “I think we need to keep these to ourselves,” he said, not really wondering.

I came across Hershey’s Cinnamon Chips at the grocery store recently, so instead of making the traditional cinnamon-sugar favorites, I decided to do something a little different. I’d use the chips instead of ground cinnamon, and add a salty, crunchy component to the mix using crushed pretzel nuggets. And there you have Cinnamon Pretzel Crunch Sugar Cookies.

a single Cinnamon Pretzel Crunch Sugar Cookie

After putting the dough together and refrigerating it for an hour, I rolled each ball of cookie dough in sugar. I also added a few chips and pretzel pieces to the surface of the balls to be sure to carry the taste and texture from the inside of the cookies, out.

These cookies are a textural treasure and they taste amazing, too. They’re a delight any time of year, but the cinnamon chips melting inside them make them perfect for the fall.

Give these cookies a try, but you might want to make an extra batch to share.

Cinnamon Pretzel Crunch Sugar Cookies piled high

Cinnamon Pretzel Crunch Sugar Cookies
Yields 2 dozen

Cinnamon Pretzel Crunch Sugar Cookies


PREP TIME
70
TOTAL TIME
8-12

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose baking flour
  • 1 cup cinnamon chips (mini size), plus extra for topping
  • 1/3 cup crushed pretzel nuggets, plus extra for topping
  • Parchment paper

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cream the butter with a mixer for about 1 minute.
  2. Combine the sugar, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a small bowl, and whisk.
  3. Add the dry mixture to the butter, and blend for about 1 minute. Add the egg and vanilla and blend until smooth.
  4. Add the flour to the mixture, a little at a time, and stir with a wooden spoon until the flour is incorporated.
  5. Fold the cinnamon chips into the dough, followed by the pretzel pieces.
  6. Place the dough in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
  7. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Roll the dough into balls that are about 2 inches in size. Add the 2 tablespoons of sugar to a shallow bowl. Roll the dough balls in the sugar, add a few extra chips and pretzel pieces to the surface, and place them on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake the cookies for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden.
  10. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them sit for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool.
 

Yields 2 dozen

 

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipes Tagged With: cinnamon, Cookies, dessert

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Comments

  1. janelle says

    October 10, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    cookies look great!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 13, 2014 at 4:23 am

      Thanks so much, Janelle!
      Reply
  2. Kristen says

    October 10, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    I love these cookies! I've been wanting to try those cinnamon chips too. Glad you used them and liked them!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 10, 2014 at 6:32 pm

      Thanks! Yes! Pleasant surprise :)
      Reply
  3. Lindsay @ The Live-In Kitchen says

    October 10, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    Pretzels in cookies! Love it. Pinned!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 10, 2014 at 6:32 pm

      :) Thanks so much, Lindsay!
      Reply
  4. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    October 10, 2014 at 9:28 pm

    I could definitely polish off a whole tray of these cinnamon pretzel crunch sugar cookies right now.. they look seriously so delicious. Great recipe & Pinned!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 11, 2014 at 3:40 am

      Thanks so much, Thalia! I've eaten faaaar too many ;)
      Reply
  5. [email protected] says

    October 10, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    These look amazing Patricia!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 11, 2014 at 3:40 am

      Thanks, Nancy!
      Reply
  6. Jennifer | Bake or Break says

    October 10, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    I really love this flavor combination! I bet these are majorly addicting!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 11, 2014 at 3:40 am

      Thanks, Jennifer! They are - I've eaten far too many ;)
      Reply
  7. Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says

    October 10, 2014 at 10:29 pm

    Oh my goodness, I could totally eat all of these in one sitting!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 11, 2014 at 3:41 am

      I know, Kelly! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  8. Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says

    October 11, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    What a great cookie to make for holiday gift giving! I can't wait to try them!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 11, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      Good idea, Linda! Thanks for stopping by :)
      Reply
  9. Patty Haxton Anderson says

    October 11, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    I love salty and sweet together and these fit the bill. Great recipe.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 12, 2014 at 12:36 am

      Me too, Patty! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  10. Tampa Cake Girl says

    October 11, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    I love baking with pretzels. Your cookie recipe caught my eye. I pinned and shared on my page! Can't wait to try them!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 12, 2014 at 12:36 am

      Oh good! Thanks, Tampa Cake Girl! I adore these cookies ;)
      Reply
  11. Tara says

    October 11, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    What a fantastic looking cookie, YUM!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 12, 2014 at 12:39 am

      Thanks so much, Tara :)
      Reply
  12. Katerina says

    October 12, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    They look absolutely adorable!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 12, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      Thanks so much, Katerina :)
      Reply
  13. Del's cooking twist says

    October 15, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    They look incredible, Patricia! I want a whole batch for myself!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 15, 2014 at 7:04 pm

      Haha! Thanks for stopping by, Del :)
      Reply
  14. Peter @ Feed Your Soul Too says

    October 16, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    the cinnamon and pretzels together - what an idea. My wife would absolutely love these.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 17, 2014 at 3:46 am

      Thanks, Peter! You should definitely try them :)
      Reply
  15. Sissy says

    October 17, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    I am going to try these for a Thanksgiving-time bake shop event. They are sure to be "gobbled" up.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 18, 2014 at 11:19 pm

      They're yummy! I "gobbled up" most of mine!
      Reply

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