Pre heat oven to 375 degrees F
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl add the flour, confectioners sugar, salt and almond flour, mix until well combined.
Make a well in the center and add one egg. Sprinkle butter and almond extract over mixture.
Mix until dough forms.
Separate into two dough disks. Wrap separately and chill for minimum 1 hour or until ready to use.
Roll one piece of dough into a log 1 inch in diameter on floured surface.
Cut into 13 pieces.
With lightly floured hands roll each piece into 5 1/2 inch rope.
Twist into pretzel shape and place on cookie sheet. Repeat until all cookies are made.
Using the second egg in the bowl, take a pastry brush and brush each pretzel with egg.
Add the pearl sugar. I pushed each piece in slightly.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
Repeat with second batch of dough.
Place on rack and let cool completely. Store in airtight container.