Howdy friends! Is it Spring where you live? We are starting to see green grass peeking through, and baby calves are running around in the warm sunshine! It is a fun, refreshing time of year. I am so excited to get outside more and start my garden and clean up my yard.
Meanwhile, we are still having the odd snow flurries, as Winter clings onto the weather, though with a feeble grip. When the snowflakes are fluttering, I do love to pop something into the oven. Make the house smell fabulous, and the extra warmth is welcome!
These vanilla twists are so delightfully light, yet filling – thanks to the protein-packed cottage cheese. They take a little more time to put together, but the simplicity of the recipe makes up for that! Plus, they are just plain yummy.
Mix the butter, flour, cottage cheese, and salt together gently with a pastry blender or fork.
Divide into two parts. Roll out each ball with a rolling pin, to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut each disk into 8 – 10 wedges.
Roll each wedge up – starting with the wide side. Sometimes they crumble a little, but it’s OK. They kind of ‘bake together’!
Bake on an un-greased cookie sheet for 20-25 minutes. Drizzle with a simple glaze.
Vanilla Twists
Twists:
2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese. (I use small curd, but any kind works!)
1 cup butter
Dash of salt
Mix all ingredients together gently with a pastry blender.
Divide into two equal parts. Shape into balls.
Roll out each ball to 1/4 inch thick.
Cut each disk into 8-10 wedges. Roll up each wedge, starting from the wide end.
Place on an un-greased pan, with the point underneath.
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, or until the edges are starting to turn golden brown.
Cool and drizzle with glaze.
Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
3 Tablespoons softened butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Mix well, add a tablespoon or two of milk to thin, as necessary.
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese. (I use small curd, but any kind works!)
- 1 cup butter
- Dash of salt
- Mix all ingredients together gently with a pastry blender.
- Divide into two equal parts. Shape into balls.
- Roll out each ball to 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut each disk into 8-10 wedges. Roll up each wedge, starting from the wide end.
- Place on an un-greased pan, with the point underneath.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, or until the edges are starting to turn golden brown.
- Cool and drizzle with glaze.
YUM! Have you ever made twists like these? Want to try them this week?
Sheila says
What a great recipe girl !!! I gotta try making these soon. I love new recipes. Thanks for sharing.
Sheila
Kay (A Ranch Mom) says
You’re welcome! I’m sure you’ll enjoy them. :)
Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods says
Oh my boys would love these! Thanks for doing a great job with the tutorial so I’m not too scared to make them. ;)
Kay (A Ranch Mom) says
Oh yes! You need to try them! My kids LOVE them! :)
Dawn Brent says
These look easy and really tastey!! I want to make some today, need to see if there is any cottage cheese in the fridge. If not I will get some tomorrow after church. Keep the recipes coming. Laura made some of your rolls at Christmas, wow were they good. I enjoy seeing your pictures of your family. Think of you so often and the fun time we had with you, your sisters and parents when you stayed with us.
Kay (A Ranch Mom) says
Thanks, Dawn! Definitely make these! :)
Yes, I have fond memories of our visits as well. How little I knew back then how much my life would resemble yours, one day! :) I just wish I lived closer – I could learn so much from you.
Rach @ EazyPeazyMealz says
I am going to have to try this, I almost never buy or use cottage cheese, so I am looking forward to giving this a shot!
Kay (A Ranch Mom) says
I don’t buy it much either, Rach! This recipe is one of teh main reasons I buy it. :) Hope you enjoy it!
Felissa (Two Little Cavaliers) says
These sound fantastic. I like the idea of using cottage cheese in the dough. I found you at Cornerstones Confessions Party #99.
Teresa says
I’m not a big cottage cheese fan. Can you taste the cottage cheese?