Desserts/mocha twists

Makes: 24 twists

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

From: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/bars/mocha-twists/

Ingredients

Twists

1 cup butter, softened

2/3 cup sugar

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Cocoa Glaze

2 cups powdered sugar

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

3 tablespoons milk

Directions

Step 1

In mixing bowl beat butter with mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, cocoa powder, coffee crystals, baking powder, and salt; beat until combined. Beat in egg and vanilla. Beat in as much flour as you can with mixer. Using wooden spoon, stir in remaining flour. Divide dough in half; wrap. Chill dough 1 to 2 hours or until easy to handle.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Divide each dough half into 24 pieces. On lightly floured surface, roll each dough piece in 6-inch rope. Twist 2 ropes together; pinch ends to seal. Place ropes 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake about 8 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks; cool completely.

Step 3

Dip one end of each twist in Cocoa Glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set. Makes 24 twists.

Cocoa Glaze

In a bowl combine powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and enough milk to make glazing consistency. Makes 3/4 cup.