Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels

This is from my friend nancy.

To make the cookie: mix powdered sugar , butter , shortening , egg and vanilla.

Stir in flour , cocoa and salt.

Knead level tablespoonful of dough with hands until right consistency for molding.

Roll into pencil-like rope , about 9 inches long , on board.

Twist into pretzel shape and place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Repeat with remaining dough.

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Bake until set , about 9 minutes.

Let stand 1-2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.

Cool.

To make chocolate glaze:.

Heat unsweetened chocolate and butter over low heat until melted.

Remove from heat.

Beat in 2 cups powdered sugar and 3-4 tablespoons of water until smooth and of desired consistency.

To finish: dip the tops of the pretzel cookies in the chocolate glaze.

Sprinkle with peppermint candy.

Let dry before storing.

powdered sugar, butter, shortening, egg, vanilla, all-purpose flour, cocoa, salt, peppermint candy, unsweetened baking chocolate, water