Vanilla pretzels - classic recipe for Christmas biscuits

Vanilla pretzels - a quick recipe for you

Vanilla pretzels are as much a part of Christmas as Spitzbuben, Mailänderli and cinnamon stars. In other words, it's hard to imagine Christmas without them. The fine, vanilla-scented butter biscuits are a real treat. It is not without reason that it is said that the pleasure lies in simplicity (well, basically it's called strength - but you can put a twist on a few proverbs). The tender, still-warm vanilla pretzels are coated with a fine icing sugar glaze immediately after baking. This gives the biscuits their final touch. What are you waiting for? Get into the kitchen and start making these delicious biscuits.

As always, you can download the recipe at the end of this post.

Most important key data

Quantity: 60 pieces

Baking time: approx. 10 to 15 minutes

Difficulty level: Easy

Shelf life: 3 days

Vanilla pretzel dough

Butter \| soft		180 g
Granulated sugar		160 g
Whole egg \| egg beaten		80 g
Vanilla seeds		4 pinches
White flour		380 g

Glaze

Icing sugar		600 g
Water		100 g

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Making the vanilla pretzels

Place the softened butter and granulated sugar in a bowl and beat with a hand mixer until fluffy. You can of course also use a food processor. Once the mixture is nice and fluffy, you can add the whole egg (beaten egg) and mix in well.

Then add the vanilla seeds and white flour and briefly stir in the dry ingredients. Now transfer the slightly crumbly dough to your work surface and knead into a smooth dough. Wrap it in cling film and place it in the fridge for about an hour.

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Cutting out the biscuits

Preheat the oven to 170 ºC fan oven.

Take the dough out of the fridge. Now knead it again briefly to make it a little smoother. Now flour the work surface generously and roll out the dough to a thickness of 5 mm using rolling pins. Using a practical pretzel cutter with an ejector, you can now cut out the individual biscuits and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake the biscuits for 10 to 15 minutes in a fan oven preheated to 170 ºC.

Finishing the pastry

You only need to leave the baked vanilla pretzels to cool briefly. In the meantime, you can mix the icing sugar and water in a bowl. You should have a thin glaze. As soon as you can evenly coat the back of a spoon with it, the icing has the perfect consistency. You shouldn't need more than 1-2 minutes to mix the icing, as the vanilla pretzels need to be coated while still very warm, otherwise they will lose their lustre. You can also prepare the icing sugar glaze in advance. Dip the warm biscuits upside down in the icing and then place them on a rack so that the excess icing can drip off. It is best to place baking paper under the rack.

Storage & shelf life

You can easily store the biscuits for up to a month. Ideally at room temperature in a biscuit box.

Vanilla pretzels - these delicious, buttery delicacies are more than just a biscuit; they are an invitation to take a little break from everyday life. Imagine biting into a freshly baked vanilla pretzel: the delicate, sweet scent of vanilla envelops you while the crunchy outer layer melts on your tongue and releases its full flavour. These little works of art are perfect for any occasion - whether it's a cosy coffee with friends, a sweet snack between meals or a lovely gift for your loved ones.
Making vanilla pretzels is not only a treat for the taste buds, but also a creative activity that gives you joy and satisfaction. When you knead the dough, cut out the pretzels and bake them in the oven, your home will be filled with an irresistible aroma that awakens anticipation. With every bite, you can experience the feeling of warmth and cosiness that these little pretzels carry.
Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of vanilla pretzels and discover the joy of baking! Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this treat will take your heart by storm. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of vanilla pretzels and treat yourself to a sweet time-out!

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