AUSTRIAN APPLE TWISTS

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This recipe has been one of my favorites for years. I like to make these sweet treats for special occasions because everyone enjoys them. -Kathy Bless, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 64 twists.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
3 large egg yolks, beaten
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons whole milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finely chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the yeast and flour; add butter and mix well. Add egg yolks and sour cream; mix well. Shape into four balls. Place in separate resealable plastic bags or wrap in plastic; refrigerate overnight. , Combine sugar, pecans and cinnamon; set aside. On a floured surface, roll each ball of dough into a 9-in. circle. Sprinkle with sugar mixture and apple. Cut each circle into 16 wedges; roll up from wide edge and pinch to seal. Place with point side down on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool. For icing, combine sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over the twists. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.