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; ½ cup butter, softened; ½ cup shortening; 1 egg; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup cocoa; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ cup crushed peppermint candy, for garnish; 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cups powdered sugar; 4 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

1 cup powdered sugar
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup crushed peppermint candy, for garnish
2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons water

1
To make the cookie: Mix powdered sugar, butter, shortening, egg and vanilla.
2
Stir in flour, cocoa and salt.
3
Knead level tablespoonful of dough with hands until right consistency for molding.
4
Roll into pencil-like rope, about 9 inches long, on board.
5
Twist into pretzel shape and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
6
Repeat with remaining dough.
7
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
8
Bake until set, about 9 minutes.
9
Let stand 1-2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet; cool.
10
To make chocolate glaze:.
11
Heat unsweetened chocolate and butter over low heat until melted; remove from heat.
12
Beat in 2 cups powdered sugar and 3-4 tablespoons of water until smooth and of desired consistency.
13
To finish: Dip the tops of the pretzel cookies in the Chocolate Glaze.
14
Sprinkle with peppermint candy.
15
Let dry before storing.

1022

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup powdered sugar, ½ cup butter, softened, ½ cup shortening, 1 egg, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels

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