Sugar Pretzels

We all know the feeling when you suddenly crave for something sweet and there's nothing around to grab. The solution is simple. Always have a simple no-fuss recipe which can be made from scratch. Guess what? I have one for you. A super easy recipe of buttery, crispy, sugary, sweet and melt-in-your-mouth pretzels. These are perfect for a tea-time snack or breakfast. The only difficulty you may experience is shaping these goodies. But after two or three attempts you'll find yourself expert in this. So don't waste your time, go ahead and make yourself a batch of these. Enjoy!

Sugar Pretzels

125g butter, softened
100g white sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
200g all-purpose flour (or more)
1/2 tsp baking powder
sugar, for sprinkling the tops

1) Preheat oven to 180C. Prepare two baking trays with parchment paper

2) Cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, mixing well until incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract.

3)  Mix flour with baking powder and add it to the butter mixture. Stir until smooth using your hands, if needed. If the mixture is too sticky, you may add more flour. Place the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.

4) Divide the batter into small balls and roll each of them into a log. Shape into pretzels (as shown in the pictures) and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Cool completely.

Recipe by collecting memories