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

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.

mahlatse mabuza
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I love these chocolate pretzels! They're the perfect sweet and salty snack. I'll definitely be making them again.


Eunice Idubor
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These chocolate pretzels are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


SHRABON TX
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I've been making these chocolate pretzels for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect party snack or after-school snack.


Vuyolwethu Ndlondlo
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I made these chocolate pretzels for my family and they were a hit! They're so easy to make and everyone loved them.


Sean Satuheni
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These chocolate pretzels are the perfect sweet and salty snack.


R U N Rafik Islam
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I was looking for a chocolate pretzel recipe that was easy to follow and this one fit the bill. The pretzels turned out great and I'll definitely be making them again.


Nabukonce Martha
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I've never made chocolate pretzels before, but this recipe made it really easy. They turned out so good and I'm definitely going to make them again.


Khusi Tharu
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I made these chocolate pretzels for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.


tracey marriott
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These chocolate pretzels are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Antwan1 Bakerx
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I was a little skeptical about making these chocolate pretzels, but I'm so glad I did. They're so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


DUBAI khan
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I've made these chocolate pretzels several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect sweet and salty snack.


marx_ariyan_ashik_ 15
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These chocolate pretzels were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.