Salty Cookies Recipe

This recipe is perfect for those who enjoy the combination of sweet and salty. These cookies are buttery, sweet, and have a savory hint of salt. They are great snacks for any time of the day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup crushed pretzels
• 1/4 cup coarse sea salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until it becomes fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the egg and the vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Continue to mix until everything is combined.
5. Add the flour mixture, a little at a time, to the creamed mixture. Mix until everything is well combined.
6. Once you have a sticky dough, fold in the crushed pretzels.
7. Form dough into small balls and roll them in the sea salt.
8. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and press down gently with a fork.
9. Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until they become golden brown.
10. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.

Serving Suggestions:

These cookies are great for any occasion, and can be served as an afternoon snack, or as a sweet and savory dessert. They go well with cold milk, tea, or coffee, and can also be paired with ice cream.

Verdict:

This recipe is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The buttery and sugary goodness of the cookie is balanced out by the crunchy and salty texture of the pretzels. The coarse sea salt on the outside of the cookies adds an additional layer of flavor. These cookies are easy to make and delicious, and are sure to become a crowd-pleaser.