Directions:
- In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and, if desired, nutmeg or cardamom; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
- Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
- Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk, beating until well mixed. (Dough will be soft and sticky.)
- Cover and chill at least 5 hours or overnight or freeze for 3 to 4 hours.
- Divide dough in half; return half to the refrigerator.
- On a well-floured surface, roll into a 10 x 5 inch rectangle.
- With a sharp knife, cut rectangle into twenty 5 x 1/2 inch strips.
- Place half of the strips on a baking sheet or tray and place in the refrigerator while shaping and baking the first 10 strips.
- Roll each strip into a 10 inch long rope.
- Shape each rope into a loop, crossing 1 1/2 inches from ends.
- Twist rope at crossing point.
- Lift loop over to touch ends and seal, forming a pretzel shape. (Or fold each 10-inch-long rope in half and twist 3 times; seal ends.)
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake in a 425F oven 5 to 7 minutes or until cookie bottoms are light brown (tops will be pale).
- Remove from cookie sheets and cool slightly on wire racks.
- Repeat with remaining dough strips and dough.
- Serve warm with softened butter, if desired or serve cool.
- To Store: Place completely cooled cookies in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 109.04 Kcal (457 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 44.14 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 4.9g | 8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 10.87mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 319.4mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 64.3mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 14.66g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 3.26g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.25g | 5% | |
| Protein | 1.78g | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 55.1mg | 6% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 346.95 Kcal (1453 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 140.43 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 15.6g | 8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 34.57mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1016.25mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 204.6mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 46.66g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 10.38g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.98g | 5% | |
| Protein | 5.65g | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 175.5mg | 6% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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