Dessert pretzels

3 servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	Ingredient
1	cup	Softened butter
⅔	cup	Sugar
8	ounces	Sour cream
3		Eggs, separated
3½	cup	All purpose flour
½	teaspoon	Baking powder
¼	teaspoon	Soda
		Ground cinnamon and sugar

Directions

Combine butter, sugar, sour cream, 3 egg yolks, 1 egg white, flour, baking powder and soda. Mix well and chill dough overnight. Divide dough into 24 equal portions. Working on a lightly floured surface, use palm of hands to roll each portion into a strand ¼ inch in diameter and 12 inches long. Form each strand into a loose knot or "B" shape, tucking ends under. Place on a baing sheet and brush with slightly beaten remaining egg whites. Lightly sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, if desired. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned. Randy Rigg Submitted By RANDY RIGG On 05-06-95