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Crunchy Twisted Cookies

These Crunchy Twisted Cookies are perfect anytime, with a slight orange flavour they are delicious as a breakfast, snack or even dessert cookie.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 16 cookies
Calories: 103 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line 1-2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.