Description
These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Twists are a delightful and easy-to-make treat. They offer a fun spiral shape and a soft, buttery texture with gooey chocolate chips that melt in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, these twists are ready in just 30 minutes and can be customized with various toppings.
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
- For Optional Toppings:
- 1/4 cup Melted Chocolate
- 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts
- 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until fluffy for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined, then fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions.
- On a floured surface, roll each portion into a rectangle about ½ inch thick.
- Cut 1-inch wide strips, then twist two strips together, sealing the ends.
- Place the twists onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
- Bake the twists in your preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookie twists to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Optional: Sprinkle with sea salt for a contrast to the sweetness.
- These cookie twists are vegetarian-friendly.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil or dairy-free margarine.
- For a heartier texture, replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- Add chopped nuts or shredded coconut for extra crunch and flavor.
- Incorporate spices like cinnamon or pumpkin spice for a warm flavor.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce for an added touch of sweetness.
- Swap semisweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips.
- Incorporate dried fruits like cranberries or cherries for a fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg