Crunchy Twisted Cookies
User Reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
16 cookies
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Calories
103 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Crunchy Twisted Cookies
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These Crunchy Twisted Cookies are perfect anytime, with a slight orange flavour they are delicious as a breakfast, snack or even dessert cookie.
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Ingredients
- 1¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup + 3 tablespoons butter (softened)
- zest of 1 orange (less if you prefer)½
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 pinch salt*
*If you use unsalted butter then add 1/4 teaspoon of salt
EXTRAS
- 1 large egg white (lightly beaten with a fork)
- decorations if you wish such as chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit or even sprinkles.
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line 1-2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl add the flour, sugar, butter, zest yolk and salt, beat on low just until mixed. Then beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes.
- Roll pieces of dough into small 6 inch (15cm) ropes , cross the ends over and place on the prepared cookie sheet.Brush the ropes with egg white and sprinkle with sugar. Add some shopped candied fruit or even nuts or chocolate chips as decorations.
- Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool the twists on the cookie sheets, then move to a wire rack or plate. Enjoy!
Notes
- You could substitute the orange zest with lemon or lime or even vanilla or almond extract 1/2 - 1 teaspoon.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
103kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
57mg
(2%)
Potassium
14mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
193IU
(4%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 193IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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21 reviews
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