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2010

Mocha Cookie Pretzels (Holiday Cookie Recipes)

Christmas and cookies go together like a lovely decorated tree overflowing with plenty of presents. This holiday cookie recipe is simple, practical and quick. The colors are delightful and perfect for your Christmas table. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

2 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups cake flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

Glaze

1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon shortening

1 teaspoon light corn syrup

1 cup confectioners' sugar

3 to 5 tablespoons strong brewed coffee

2 squares (1 ounce each) white baking chocolate, chopped

Green colored sugar, optional

1. In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Beat in melted chocolate and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.

2. Divide dough into fourths; divide each portion into 12 pieces. Shape each piece into a 6-in. rope; twist into a pretzel shape. Place 1 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

3. For glaze, in a microwave, melt the chocolate chips, shortening and corn syrup; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and enough coffee to achieve desired consistency. Dip cookies in glaze; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set.

4. In a microwave, melt white chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Decorate with green sugar if desired; let stand until set.

Makes 4 dozen cookies.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Reader’s Digest Magazine.