CHOCOLATE PRETZELS

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"A rich chocolate coating accented with crushed peppermint makes these pretzels hard to resist," says Karen Nemeth of Calgary, Alberta. "My grandkids and I love making them together!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
5 tablespoons water
1/2 cup white baking chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll each into a 7-in. rope. On greased baking sheets, form each rope into a pretzel shape, placing 2 in. apart. , Bake 8-9 minutes or until firm. Cool1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For glaze, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and water until smooth. Dip pretzels in glaze; allow excess to drip off. , Place on waxed paper. Melt vanilla chips; drizzle over half of the pretzels. Let stand until completely set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.