Sharon`s Pretzel Cookies

2 c Flour

3/4 c Powdered sugar

1/4 ts Salt

2 Egg whites; unbeaten

2/3 c Butter; softened

1 ts Vanilla

*frosting*; optional 1 tb Butter; softened

1/2 c Powdered sugar

1/4 ts Vanilla

3 ts Milk

1/2 Unsweetened baking chocolate

Melted

Sift flour, powdered sugar, and salt together. Add egg whites, butter and vanilla. Mix until well blended. Chill 1 hour. Roll dough using rounded teaspoon for each into strips 9" long and 1/4" thick. Shape liek pretzels on ungreased sheets. Bake at 350 F. for 15 - 18 minutes till dozen cookies -----