Chocolate Cookie Dough Twists (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
02 - 2 cups plain flour
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/3 cup milk, add more if it feels dry
05 - 1/2 cup cold cubed butter
06 - 1/4 cup white sugar

→ Cookie Dough Filling

07 - 1/4 cup softened butter
08 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
10 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
11 - 1/2 cup flour
12 - 2 tablespoons regular sugar

→ Topping

13 - 2 tablespoons sugar for sprinkling
14 - 1 large whisked egg mixed with a spoon of water (egg wash)

# Instructions:

01 - Stir together sugar, flour, salt, and baking powder in a big mixing bowl. Blend the butter into the mix using your hands or a pastry cutter until it gets crumbly. Add the milk bit by bit and stir until you get a nice dough. If it's dry, splash in a little more milk. Wrap up the dough in plastic and toss it in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
02 - In a bowl, whip together the butter and both sugars until they’re smooth. Pour in the vanilla and mix with the flour, forming a dough that’s easy to handle. Gently stir in the chocolate chips and keep this mix handy.
03 - Get your oven warmed up to 350°F (175°C) and set up a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out your cold dough on a floured counter into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. Spread a thin layer of cookie dough on top but leave a border around the edges. Cut the dough into strips an inch wide, twist them up, and pop them onto the baking sheet.
04 - Mix an egg with water to make a simple egg wash, then brush it over the twists. Sprinkle sugar over the top. Bake for 15-18 minutes until they’ve got a golden finish and the filling is just about set inside.
05 - Let them cool a bit, but they’re the best when they’re still warm and chocolaty on the inside.

# Notes:

01 - Chill the dough so it’s easier to work with and not sticky.
02 - Don’t overload the filling or it might spill during baking.
03 - Cut strips evenly for a better look and consistent cooking.
04 - Sprinkle sea salt or drizzle melted chocolate if you want more flavor.

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