Sprinkle Twist Cookies with Tutorial

I love my Gooseberry Patch cookbooks, and today I'm

going to show you how to make Twist Cookies

from their Sweet & Simple cookbook!

Over the weekend I was flipping through my cookbook (I 

read cookbooks like other people read novels LOL!) and

as soon as I read the recipe for Twist Cookies, I wanted

to make them! 

Aren't they pretty?!  I decorated my cookies with sprinkles, 

but colored sugar would also be pretty! They really are not

difficult to make! 

First, I used my small cookie scoop to measure out the balls,

then rolled them in my hand until smooth. Then I rolled each

ball into an 8 inch rope. I used my measuring tape for the

first cookie, but after that I just eyeballed the length. (Don't

do what I did and use flour for rolling out the dough because

the cookies won't stick together for the twist.)

The recipe didn't mention chilling the dough first, but I

found it much easier to work with after chilling. I

suggest at least 30 minutes.

Next, fold the cookie rope in half....

...and twist 2 to 3 times.

Place cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet,

brush with beaten eggs and decorate with sprinkles

or sparkling sugar!

The recipe says to bake for 15-20 minutes - mine took 20.

Everyone's oven is different - just bake until lightly browned.

Let cool and enjoy with a cup of tea (or coffee!)

TWIST COOKIES

Sweet & Simple

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups sugar

6 eggs, divided

1 tsp vanilla extract

4 tsp baking powder

4-5 cups AP Flour

sprinkles

Cream butter until fluffy, about 5 minutes;

gradually add sugar, blending another 5 minutes.

Add 4 eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each

addition; blend in vanilla and baking powder.

Gradually mix in flour until a stiff dough forms;

roll dough into walnut sized balls. Roll each ball

into an 8-inch rope; fold in half and twist 2 to 3

times. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet;

set aside. Beat remaining eggs; brush onto each

twist. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Makes about 5 dozen.

I hope this tutorial helps you to make these lovely cookies!

They would be pretty for a tea, brunch or girl's birthday

party!! Enjoy!!