1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. cocoa
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
2 (1 oz.) sqs. unsweetened chocolate
2 tbsp. butter
2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine 1/2 cup butter, sugar, and cocoa; beat in egg, water, and vanilla. Add flour; mix well. Divide dough into 24 pieces. Roll each piece into a 12 inch rope on floured surface. Shape each into a circle, crossing about 2 inches from ends of rope. Twist rope at crossing point. Seal ends of rope to center of opposite side of circle, forming a pretzel shape. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool. In small saucepan, melt chocolate and 2 tablespoons butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Blend in enough hot water until of glaze consistency. Working over saucepan, spoon glaze over pretzels; dry on rack. Makes 2 dozen.