Description
Chocolate chip cookie dough twists are your ticket to snack-time bliss, bringing together the classic comfort of cookie dough with a playful, spiraled twist. Grab these delightful treats when sweet cravings strike, and savor each delicious, bakery-fresh bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsalted butter
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
Binding and Flavoring Agents:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Grab a medium bowl and whisk 2 ¼ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt until thoroughly combined. Set this dry mixture aside.
- Cream 1 cup softened butter with ¾ cup granulated sugar and ¾ cup brown sugar in a large mixing bowl for 2-3 minutes until the mixture looks fluffy and light.
- Add 2 large eggs into the butter mixture one at a time, mixing completely after each addition. Pour in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and blend smoothly.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed. Mix just until the ingredients are combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Gently fold 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Separate the dough into two equal portions on a lightly floured surface. Roll each portion into a rectangle approximately ½ inch thick.
- Cut each rectangle into 1-inch wide strips using a sharp knife or pastry cutter.
- Twist two strips together, pressing the ends firmly to seal and create a braided appearance.
- Arrange the twists on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Heat the oven to 350°F and bake the twists for 9-11 minutes. Watch for golden brown edges and set centers.
- Remove from the oven and let the twists rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
- Brown the butter slightly before creaming for a deeper, nuttier flavor that enhances the chocolate chip cookie taste.
- Keep chocolate chip sizes consistent to ensure even melting and balanced texture throughout the twists.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain crisp twist definition.
- For gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend and add an extra egg for binding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 109 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg