Orange Twists Recipe

Name: Orange Twists
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cake flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 4 drops yellow food coloring; 2 drops red food coloring

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cake flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
4 drops yellow food coloring
2 drops red food coloring

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flours and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2
Divide dough in half. Mix orange zest and food colorings into one half; leave remaining dough plain. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Divide each half into eight portions. Roll each portion into a 15-in. rope. Place one plain rope and one orange rope side by side; press together lightly. Cut rope crosswise into 3-in. pieces. Twist each piece several times; place 2 in. apart on ungreased
4
. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake 7-9 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

781

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Orange Twists falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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