Chocolate Cookie Pretzels

Directions

1. 1
   heat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla untill fluffy.
3. 3
   Add eggs;beat well.
4. 4
   Stir together remaining ingredients in a seperate bowl; gradually add to butter mixture,beating well untill blended.
5. 5
   Divide dough into 24 pieces.
6. 6
   On lightly floured surface roll into pencil thick coil.
7. 7
   Twist into pretzel shape by crossing the ends and folding over so the ends rest on the loop end.
8. 8
   Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Bake 8 minutes or untill set.
10. 10
    Cool 1 minute and then move cookies to wire rack to cool completely.
11. 11
    To finish sprinkle with powdered sugar, or glaze or dip half in frosting or chocolate coating.