Mint Pretzels

Directions

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