Orange Twists

Name: Orange Twists
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cake flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 4 drops yellow food coloring; 2 drops red food coloring

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cake flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
4 drops yellow food coloring
2 drops red food coloring

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flours and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2

Divide dough in half. Mix orange zest and food colorings into one half; leave remaining dough plain. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll.
3

Preheat oven to 350°. Divide each half into eight portions. Roll each portion into a 15-in. rope. Place one plain rope and one orange rope side by side; press together lightly. Cut rope crosswise into 3-in. pieces. Twist each piece several times; place 2 in. apart on ungreased
4

. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake 7-9 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.