Pretzel Shortbread Fingers

Name: Pretzel Shortbread Fingers
Ingredients: 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 3½ cups [500 g] all-purpose flour; 1 cup [100 g] pretzels; 1 cup [200 g] granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling; 1 cup [120 g] confectioners’ sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups [4 sticks or 455 g] unsalted butter, at room temperature

Preparation info

Makes •
36
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

100 Afternoon Sweets

By Sarah Kieffer

Published 2024

About

On a whim one day, I added pretzels to my shortbread; the salty pretzels balance the sugar in each bite and lend more flavor and texture to the shortbread base.

Ingredients

2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3½ cups [

Dessert
Vegetarian

Method

1) Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 400°F [200°C]. Grease an 18 by 13 in [46 by 33 cm] half sheet pan.

2) In a small liquid measuring cup or bowl, use a fork to combine the egg yolks and vanilla.

3) In the bowl of a food processor