Crunchy Twisted Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 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
Description
The cookie dough is prepared by mixing flour, sugar, softened butter, orange zest, egg yolk, and salt, first on low speed then medium to develop dough texture. The dough is rolled into small six-inch ropes, twisted, and placed on parchment-lined baking sheets. Egg white is brushed over the twists to help decorations like sugar, nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit adhere.
Baked at 350°F for approximately 10-12 minutes, the cookie twists develop a lightly golden, crunchy exterior with a subtle citrus flavor from the orange zest. The texture remains crisp and pairs well with tea or coffee.
Flavor variations can be made by substituting the orange zest with lemon, lime, vanilla, or almond extract, adjusting to taste. The recipe is versatile and allows for decorative toppings to personalize the cookies.
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter 3 tablespoons, softened
- orange zest zest of 1 orange (less if preferred
- 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
- chocolate chips decorations, optional
- nuts
- dried fruit
- 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
- Orange zest can be replaced with lemon, lime zest, or vanilla or almond extract (about ½ to 1 teaspoon) for different flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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