Chocolate Pretzels

Name: Chocolate Pretzels
Yield: Makes about 25 Cookies
Ingredients: Flaked sea salt for sprinkling; ¾ cup (6 oz/185 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature; ½ cup (2 oz/60 g) confectioner’s sugar; 1 tablespoon heavy cream; White sanding sugar for sprinkling; ⅓ cup (1 oz/30 g) cocoa powder; 1¾ cups (9 oz/280 g) all-purpose flour; 1 large egg, separated

Preparation info

Makes about
25
Cookies

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Art of the Cookie

By Shelly Kaldunski

Published 2011

About

When you first try these chocolate cookies, prepare for an unexpected sweet and salty twist. For an even more decadent variation, dip the cookies in Caramel Glaze after baking.

Ingredients

1 large egg, separated
1¾ cups (9 oz/280 g)

Vegetarian
Cookies

Method

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk the egg white with 2 teaspoons water until blended. Set aside.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour and cocoa powder. In a large bowl, using an electric