Chocolate Pretzels Recipe

Name: Chocolate Pretzels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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, room temperature; 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; 1 teaspoon water; Coarse sanding sugar, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

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, room temperature
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
1 teaspoon water
Coarse sanding sugar, for sprinkling

1
Stir cocoa and espresso powders into the boiling water in a small bowl until dissolved.
2
Put butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until creamy.
3
Mix in vanilla and salt.
4
Reduce speed to medium-low.
5
Mix in egg, then cocoa mixture.
6
Gradually add flour, and mix until a smooth dough forms.
7
Turn out onto a piece of plastic; pat into a square.
8
Wrap dough, and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
9
Preheat oven to 325F.
10
Divide dough into 24 equal pieces.
11
Roll into balls.
12
Shape balls into 12-inch-long ropes.
13
Form each rope into a pretzel shape.
14
Space 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
15
Whisk egg yolk with water in a small bowl.
16
Brush cookies with egg wash; sprinkle with sanding sugar.
17
Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until dry, about 35 minutes.
18
Let cool on sheets on wire racks.
19
Pretzels can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 1 week.

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Chocolate 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 Pretzels

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