Black and White Twists
From: Better Homes and GardensThese cookie sticks are easy to make. Mix and shape them one day, refrigerate, then bake the next day.
Servings: 48 cookies
Prep: 45 mins
Total: 2 hrs 57 mins
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Ingredients
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon milk
1 slightly beaten egg white
1 cup finely chopped hazelnuts (filberts) or pecans
Directions
1. In a large bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add powdered sugar and salt; beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined. Beat or stir in flour.
2. Divide dough in half. Add the melted chocolate and milk to half of the dough.* Using your hands, knead dough until well combined.
3. On a lightly floured surface, shape each dough half into a 12-inch-long log. Cut each log into 12 equal pieces.
4. Roll each dough piece into a 12-inch-long rope about 1/2 inch thick. Place a chocolate rope and a vanilla rope side by side; gently twist together 8 to 10 times. Press lightly to seal ends and transfer to a cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours or until firm.
5. Lightly grease a cookie sheet; set aside.
6. Cut each twisted log into 2-1/2-inch-long pieces. Dip one end of each piece into beaten egg white, then into the chopped nuts. Place cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
7. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until vanilla dough is lightly golden. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; cool. Makes 48 cookies.
Note
If desired, add several drops of food coloring to the vanilla dough half.
If desired, add several drops of food coloring to the vanilla dough half.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 131, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 26 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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