Chocolate Pretzels

These are a favorite of my husband. He will eat them almost as fast as I can make them!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 egg
1/4 cup water
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cup flour

Frosting:

2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
2 Tbsp. margarine
2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:

Combine margarine, sugar and cocoa; beat egg, water and 1 tsp. vanilla. Gradually add flour. Divide dough into 24 pieces. Roll each piece into a 12" rope on a lightly floured surface. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. For

Frosting: In saucepan, melt chocolate and butter. Remove from heat; add powdered sugar and vanilla. Blend enough hot water until glaze consistency. Dip pretzel in frosting and cool on wax paper. Great Christmas cookies!

Servings: varies

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cooking Time: 10 Minutes

By Robin from Washington, IA

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