CHOCOLATE MOCHA-GLAZED PRETZEL COOKIES

Chocolate Mocha-Glazed Pretzel Cookies image

Provided by Kelly Williams

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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1/2 cup softened butter, no substitutes
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
2 squares (1 oz. each) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
2 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
MOCHA GLAZE:
1 cup (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp. light corn syrup
1 tsp. shortening
1 cup powdered sugar
4-5 Tbl. hot coffee
2 squares (1 oz. each) white baking chocolate, melted

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Divide dough into fourths form each portion into a 6-in. roll. Cut each roll into 1/2-in. slices; roll each into a 9-in. rope. Place ropes on greased baking sheets; form into pretzel shapes and space 2 in. apart. Bake at 400° for 5-7 minutes or until firm. Cool 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely. For glaze, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, shortening and corn syrup; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and enough coffee to make a smooth glaze. Dip pretzels; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Melt white chocolate; drizzle with white chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Let stand until chocolate is completely set. Store in an airtight container. Makes 3-4 dozen.