Russian Twig Cookies(Khvorost) Recipe

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Russian Twig Cookies(Khvorost)
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
1347
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp brandy (may sub apple juice)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (confectioner's)

Directions:

  1. Sift the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl and set aside.
  2. Place the eggs and sugar into a medium mixing bowl and beat with electric mixer on medium speed until pale yellow, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the butter and half of the flour mixture and beat until just mixed, then add remaining flour mixture and beat until dough begins to come together.
  4. Add the brandy and continue beating until dough forms completely.
  5. Shape the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Let the covered dough come almost to room temperature. Line 1 sheet pan with wax paper(or parchment) and another pan with paper towels; set both aside.
  7. Cut dough in half and re wrap 1 of the pieces in plastic wrap to keep it from drying out.
  8. Roll the uncovered dough out on a lightly floured board to 8 x12 rectangle about 1/8 thick. Cut dough into 3/4 x2 1/2 strips. Cut a 1 vertical slit down center of each strip. Twist 1 end of each strip and thread it through the slit, forming a loose loop. Set shaped dough strips on the wax paper lined pan as formed. Repeat the process with remaining dough.
  9. Pour oil into a heavy medium saucepan to a depth of 3 and heat over medium heat until temperature registers 375°F on a candy thermometer.
  10. Working in batches, fry cookies, turning them over halfway through cooking time, until pale golden brown on each side, about 1 minutes per side.
  11. Move cookies with a slotted spoon to the paper towel lined pan to let drain and cool completely.
  12. Serve the cookies on a serving plate liberally dusted with powdered sugar. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1346.95 Kcal (5639 kJ)
Calories from fat 532.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 59.22g 91%
Cholesterol 97.11mg 32%
Sodium 2593.89mg 108%
Potassium 2094.44mg 45%
Total Carbs 183.04g 61%
Sugars 69.45g 278%
Dietary Fiber 8.98g 36%
Protein 20.25g 40%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 5.3mg 30%
Calcium 331.6mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 425.23 Kcal (1780 kJ)
Calories from fat 168.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.69g 91%
Cholesterol 30.66mg 32%
Sodium 818.88mg 108%
Potassium 661.21mg 45%
Total Carbs 57.78g 61%
Sugars 21.93g 278%
Dietary Fiber 2.84g 36%
Protein 6.39g 40%
Iron 1.7mg 30%
Calcium 104.7mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 31.1
    Points
  • 36
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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