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Mocha Twists Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

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