Cocoa Pretzel Twist

The pretzel is believed to have been invented by European monks in the early Middle Ages as a reward for children who learned their prayers.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 57 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Cocoa Pretzel Twist

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 57 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 880

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Pretzels
• 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Milk
• For garnish Sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder until well combined.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
6. Take small portions of the dough and roll them into thin ropes.
7. Twist each rope into a pretzel shape and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the pretzels are firm and slightly crispy.
9. Allow the pretzels to cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze.
11. Drizzle the glaze over the pretzels and garnish with sprinkles.
12. Let the glaze set for about 20 minutes before serving.
13. Enjoy the cocoa pretzel twists as a delicious sweet treat!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11g17%

Total Carbohydrate 27g9%

Sugars 14g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.