Ingredients
Method
- 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.
Notes
If refrigerating dough more than one hour you may need to let dough rest on counter for 15 minutes to soften slightly.
If you cannot find pearl sugar you can use granulated sugar as well.