Description
Delectable chocolate chip cookie dough twists combine classic dessert comfort with playful pastry innovation. Sweet spirals weave nostalgic flavors into an irresistible treat you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (50 g / 1.75 oz) brown sugar
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Elevate the oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating an ideal surface for golden-brown perfection.
- Pastry Foundation: Gently unfurl the puff pastry on a flour-dusted workspace, smoothing out any imperfections to establish a pristine canvas.
- Chocolate Infusion: Blend chocolate chips, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract into a luxurious, glossy mixture that promises indulgent flavor.
- Layering Technique: Distribute the chocolate concoction across one half of the pastry sheet, maintaining a slim perimeter to prevent overflow.
- Sealing Mastery: Fold the untouched pastry half over the chocolate filling, creating a sealed parcel that locks in the decadent interior.
- Precision Cutting: Slice the filled pastry into elegant strips approximately one inch wide, ensuring clean, uniform edges.
- Artistic Twisting: Transform each strip into graceful spirals, revealing the tantalizing chocolate filling through elegant contortions.
- Strategic Placement: Arrange the twisted pastries on the prepared sheet, allowing modest spacing for potential expansion during baking.
- Gilding Process: Lavish the twists with beaten egg, imparting a radiant golden sheen that elevates both visual appeal and flavor profile.
- Baking Finale: Bake for 15-18 minutes, monitoring until the twists achieve a perfect golden-brown complexion and achieve a light, puffy texture.
- Finishing Touches: Allow the twists to cool briefly, stabilizing the filling and ensuring a crisp, delicate pastry exterior. Optional: Dust with a whisper of powdered sugar for an extra layer of sweet elegance.
Notes
- Pastry Temperature Control: Keep puff pastry chilled until ready to use, preventing it from becoming too soft and difficult to handle during preparation.
- Precise Chocolate Spread: Spread chocolate mixture evenly and sparingly to prevent leakage and ensure clean, neat twists during baking.
- Egg Wash Technique: Apply egg wash gently with a pastry brush, covering entire surface for a glossy, golden-brown exterior without excessive dripping.
- Twist Uniformity: Maintain consistent twisting pressure to create symmetrical spirals, ensuring even baking and aesthetic presentation of the pastry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg