Butter Coffee Twists

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   stir together flour and baking powder.
3. 3
   in a large mixing bowl combine 1 tsp hot water and coffee granules, stir until dissolved.
4. 4
   add butter beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds or until creamy.
5. 5
   add white sugar and beat mixture until fluffy.
6. 6
   add flour mixture a little at a time until well blended.
7. 7
   divide dough into 30 small balls.
8. 8
   keep half of the balls covered and chilled until ready to use.
9. 9
   lightl flour your work surface.
10. 10
    roll each ball into a 9 inch long rope, then twist slightly.
11. 11
    place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
12. 12
    combine the egg white and 1 Tbsp of water.
13. 13
    brush over cookies.
14. 14
    bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
15. 15
    cool 1 minute on cookie sheet before transfering to wire cooling rack.
16. 16
    drizzle with icing while slightly warm.
17. 17
    Icing.
18. 18
    in a small bowl combine powdered sugar and vanilla extract,and enough water to achieve desired consistency.
19. 19
    beat until smooth.