Description
Fanciful dessert twists with crunchy layers and pockets of safe-to-eat cookie dough.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, heat-treated
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Coarse sugar or sprinkles
Instructions
- Heat treat the flour: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread flour on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until the center reaches 165°F (74°C). Let cool completely.
- Make the cookie dough filling: Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in milk and vanilla, then gradually add cooled, heat-treated flour. Fold in mini chocolate chips and refrigerate if too soft.
- Make the dough: Whisk together the 3 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, cream remaining butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- Assemble the twists part one: Roll half the dough into a 12×16 inch rectangle. Spread half the cookie dough filling evenly over this rectangle.
- Assemble the twists part two: Roll the second half of the dough into a matching rectangle and place it on top of the filling layer. Press edges to seal.
- Cut and twist: Trim edges and cut the dough sandwich into 1-inch wide strips. Twist each strip several times for a spiral shape. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet with space between each.
- Egg wash and bake: Whisk together egg and milk for egg wash. Brush each twist with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and finish: Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or enjoy warm.
Notes
Always heat treat flour to avoid raw flour concerns. If filling gets too soft, chill it before assembly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cookie, dessert, baking, cookie dough, sweet treat