1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. cocoa
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. crushed peppermint candy

Mix first 5 ingredients. Stir in flour, cocoa and salt. Knead level tablespoons of dough with hands until molding consistency. Roll into 9 inch "ropes", twist into pretzel shapes. Heat oven to 375 degrees Bake until set, about 9 minutes. Cool. Dip tops in glaze; sprinkle with chopped peppermint candies.

CHOCOLATE GLAZE:

Heat 2 ounces of unsweetened chocolate and 2 tablespoons of butter over a low heat until melted; remove from heat. Beat in 2 cups powdered sugar and 3 to 4 tablespoons water until smooth.