Mocha Twists Recipe

Name: Mocha Twists
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; ⅔ cup sugar; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals; ¾ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 3 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
⅔ cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons milk

1
In mixing bowl beat butter with mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
2
Add sugar, cocoa powder, coffee crystals, baking powder, and salt; beat until combined.
3
Beat in egg and vanilla.
4
Beat in as much flour as you can with mixer.
5
Using wooden spoon, stir in remaining flour.
6
Divide dough in half; wrap.
7
Chill dough 1 to 2 hours or until easy to handle.
8
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
9
Divide each dough half into 24 pieces.
10
On lightly floured surface, roll each dough piece in 6-inch rope.
11
Twist 2 ropes together; pinch ends to seal.
12
Place ropes 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
13
Bake about 8 minutes or until edges are firm.
14
Cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes.
15
Transfer to wire racks; cool completely.
16
Dip one end of each twist in Cocoa Glaze, allowing excess to drip off.
17
Place on waxed paper until set.
18
Cocoa Glaze:
19
In a bowl combine 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, and enough milk (about 3 tablespoons) to make glazing consistency.

1095

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, ⅔ cup sugar, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals, and more.

Yes, Mocha Twists falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mocha Twists

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