Chocolate Soft Pretzels with White Chocolate Chips

Ingredients

• 2 cups white whole wheat flour (or substitute all-purpose flour)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee (optional, will intensify chocolate flavor)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
• 1 1/2 cups water (120-130°F)
• 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup white chocolate chips (divided)
• 1 large egg (for egg wash)