MAPLE PECAN TWISTS

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These sweet treats are one of my most requested recipes for special occasions. Maple flavor is prominent in both the dough and icing of these tasty twists.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
ICING:
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in maple flavoring. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 18-in. rectangle. Brush with melted butter to within 1/2 in of edges. Sprinkle with pecans. Fold one short side of dough a third of the way over filling; fold the other short side over the top, forming an 18x3-in. rectangle. Cut into 3/4 in. strips; twist each strip twice., Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over twists.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.