Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels |
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Prep Time: 120 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 120 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This is from my friend Nancy. Ingredients:
1 cup powdered sugar |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup shortening |
1 egg |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla |
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup cocoa |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy, for garnish |
2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 cups powdered sugar |
4 tablespoons water |
Directions:
1. To make the cookie: Mix powdered sugar, butter, shortening, egg and vanilla. Stir in flour, cocoa and salt. Knead level tablespoonful of dough with hands until right consistency for molding. Roll into pencil-like rope, about 9 inches long, on board. Twist into pretzel shape and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
2. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Bake until set, about 9 minutes. Let stand 1-2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet; cool.
3. To make chocolate glaze:.
4. Heat unsweetened chocolate and butter over low heat until melted; remove from heat. Beat in 2 cups powdered sugar and 3-4 tablespoons of water until smooth and of desired consistency.
5. To finish: Dip the tops of the pretzel cookies in the Chocolate Glaze. Sprinkle with peppermint candy. Let dry before storing.
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