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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder until well combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Take small portions of the dough and roll them into thin ropes.
- Twist each rope into a pretzel shape and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the pretzels are firm and slightly crispy.
- Allow the pretzels to cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the pretzels and garnish with sprinkles.
- Let the glaze set for about 20 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy the cocoa pretzel twists as a delicious sweet treat!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 220kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11g17%
- Total Carbohydrate 27g9%
- Sugars 14g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.