Cream butter and sugar together.
Beat in egg and add corn sryrup.
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together and add; mix well.
Shape into 7" pencil sized ropes.
Form into a horseshoe and bring ends down to center of rope overlapping and pressing ends forming a pretzel shape.
Arrange on greased baking sheets, and chill for 30 minutes to help retain shape.
Bake in a preheated 375* oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
Dip in chocolate once cooled if desired.
Enjoy!