Chocolate pretzels
Description
The baking is simple and quick. Here's an easy recipe for chocolate pretzels. First, prepare the dough using the listed ingredients. Shape the dough into pretzels, place them on a baking sheet, and bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes. Let cool slightly, then they're ready to eat! I hope you'll enjoy them. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. In a small bowl, mix the espresso powder with 3 tablespoons of boiling water until completely dissolved, then set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Add vanilla extract and salt, and beat again. Reduce the speed. Add the egg, cocoa powder, and dissolved espresso. Gradually add the flour and mix until a smooth dough forms.
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Step 2
2. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. Divide the dough into 24 equal parts. Roll each part into a ball, then shape the balls into long strips about 30 cm in length. Form each strip into a pretzel shape. Place the pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2.5 cm apart.
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Step 3
3. Preheat the oven to 160 degrees. Beat egg yolk with 1 teaspoon of water in a small bowl. Using a brush, coat the pretzels with the yolk mixture, then sprinkle with powdered sugar. Bake until the pretzels are dry, about 15 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet. The pretzels can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.