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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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These sweet treats are one of my most requested recipes for special occasions. Maple flavor is prominent in both the dough and icing of these tasty twists. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon maple flavoring |
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
4 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup milk |
filling: |
1/4 cup butter, melted |
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans |
icing: |
1/4 cup butter, melted |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
2 tablespoons milk |
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in maple flavoring. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 18-in. rectangle. Brush with melted butter to within 1/2 in of edges. Sprinkle with pecans. Fold one short side of dough a third of the way over filling; fold the other short side over the top, forming an 18-in. x 3-in. rectangle. Cut into 3/4 in. strips; twist each strip twice.
3. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4. In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over twists. Yield: about 2 dozen.
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