CHOCOLATE PRETZELS

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A sprinkle of coarse sanding sugar is the embellishment on these sweet versions of chocolate pretzels.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon good-quality instant espresso powder
3 tablespoons boiling water
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg yolk
Sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

Stir cocoa and espresso powders into the boiling water in a small bowl until dissolved; set aside. Meanwhile, put butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until creamy. Mix in vanilla and salt. Reduce speed to medium-low. Mix in egg, then cocoa mixture. Gradually add flour, and mix until a smooth dough forms. Turn out onto a piece of plastic; pat into a square. Wrap dough, and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
Divide dough into 24 equal pieces. Roll into balls. Shape balls into 12-inch-long ropes. Twist each rope into a pretzel shape. Space 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk egg yolk with 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl. Brush cookies with egg wash; sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until dry, about 35 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks.

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ELIZABETH SAKALA

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These chocolate pretzels are the best! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.

Najmul Ahmed

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These chocolate pretzels are the perfect way to show your friends and family how much you care. They're homemade, they're delicious, and they're sure to be appreciated.

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I've been making these chocolate pretzels for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.

Tunde Iyanu

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These chocolate pretzels are the perfect sweet and salty snack. They're perfect for satisfying a craving for something sweet without being too over-the-top.

Jubayer Jubayer

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I love how customizable these chocolate pretzels are. I can use any type of chocolate I want, and I can add other toppings, like nuts, sprinkles, or even bacon.

Lord Amos Ghunney

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These chocolate pretzels are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, they're delicious, and they're always a hit with guests.

Momoh Koroma

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These chocolate pretzels are a great way to use up leftover chocolate. I always have a few bars of chocolate in my pantry, so I can make these pretzels whenever I have a craving for something sweet.

Rose Akpan

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I love how versatile these chocolate pretzels are. I can use them to make trail mix, add them to ice cream, or just snack on them plain.

saddam hossen

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These chocolate pretzels are the perfect gift for any chocolate lover. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.

Naeem Sammo1

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I made these chocolate pretzels for my kids' birthday party and they were a huge hit! They're so easy to make and they look so festive.

Rai Ahmed

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These chocolate pretzels are so good, I can't stop eating them! They're the perfect sweet treat.

Sinha Tech

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I've tried a few different chocolate pretzel recipes, but this one is by far the best. The pretzels are perfectly coated in chocolate and they're so addictive!