Sugar And Spice Pretzels

Turn on oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the baking sheet with shortening. Save.

Open the breadstick package and remove breadsticks. Gently pull or roll each breadstick on the countertop to make a rope of dough about 20 inches long. Shape each rope of dough into a pretzel by crossing one end over the other, forming a circle and leaving 4-inch tails.

Holding a tail in each hand, twist once at the crossover point. Carefully lift the tails and place over the center of the circle. Place the ends of the tails over the circle edge and tuck them under to make a pretzel shape. Press ends to seal.

Place pretzels on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until pretzels are light brown.

While pretzels are baking, put sugar and cinnamon in the bowl. Stir with the spoon to mix. Save.

Put the margarine or butter in the saucepan. Cook until margarine or butter is melted.

Place cooling rack over waxed paper. Use the pastry brush to spread melted margarine or butter over tops of pretzels. Sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon mixture. Serve warm.