Mint Pretzels

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/3 c. cocoa
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and cocoa.
  2. With pastry blender, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles cornmeal.
  3. Add egg white and mint extract and stir until well mixed.
  4. Shape dough into 2 balls and refrigerate 1 hour.
  5. Cut one ball into 12 equal pieces.
  6. Roll each piece into an 11 inch rope. Place on cookie sheet and twist into pretzel shape.
  7. Bake 8 to 10 minutes and remove to wire rack to cool.
  8. May be frosted with a powdered sugar (use mint extract) frosting.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

579 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10g 20% DV
Total Fat 33.1g 42% DV
Carbs 61.8g 22% DV
Fiber 12.3g 44% DV
Sugar 0.5g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 85.8mg 4% DV
Potassium 993mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 68.8mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 17.1mg 19% DV
Calcium 158mg 12% DV
Iron 6.7mg 37% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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