Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels Recipe

Name: Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 egg; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 cup cocoa; 1 teaspoon salt; Chocolage Glaze (see following recipe); 1/4 cup crushed hard peppermint candies; Glaze:; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cups powdered sugar; 4 to 5 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
Chocolage Glaze (see following recipe)
1/4 cup crushed hard peppermint candies
Glaze:
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups powdered sugar
4 to 5 tablespoons water

1
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Mix powdered sugar, butter, shortening, vanilla, and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour, cocoa, and salt.
3
Knead 1 level tablespoonful of dough with fingers until soft and pliable. Roll into 9-inch rope on lightly floured surface. Twist into pretzel shape on ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
4
Bake about 9 minutes or until set. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely on wire rack.
5
Dip tops of pretzels into chocolate glaze. Sprinkle with peppermint candies.
6
Glaze:
7
Heat chocolate and margarine in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted; remove from heat. Beat in powdered sugar and water until smooth and dipping consistency.

1022

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels

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