Best 6 Maple Twists Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of maple twists, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These golden-brown pastries are a delightful fusion of flaky layers and sweet, gooey maple filling, offering a perfect balance of textures and flavors. With variations ranging from the classic maple twist to unique takes like the cream cheese-filled maple twist, each recipe promises a unique culinary adventure. Whether you prefer a traditional maple twist or crave a more indulgent experience, this collection has something to satisfy every craving. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a journey of sweetness and satisfaction with our curated selection of maple twist recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MAPLE BUTTER TWISTS



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My stepmother passed on the recipe for this delicious yeast coffee cake that's shaped into pretty rings. When I make it for friends, they always ask for seconds. -June Gilliland, Hope, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 coffee cakes (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 20

3-1/4 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup butter
2 large eggs, room temperature
FILLING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons maple syrup
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
2 to 3 teaspoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 5-7 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 70 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the first 7 filling ingredients; beat for 2 minutes. Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half; roll each into a 16x8-in. rectangle. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with nuts. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side., With a sharp knife, cut each roll in half lengthwise. Open halves so cut side is up; gently twist ropes together. Transfer to 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans. Coil into a circle. Tuck ends under; pinch to seal. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Combine the confectioners' sugar, maple flavoring and enough milk to reach desired consistency; drizzle over warm cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MAPLE TWISTS



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Great for a holiday brunch.

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories     Bread     Holiday Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup maple flavored syrup
2 cups baking mix
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 C).
  • Mix cream cheese, confectioner's sugar, and margarine or butter. Reserve.
  • Mix brown sugar, nuts, and syrup in ungreased 13x9x2 inch pan. Spread evenly.
  • Mix baking mix, milk, white sugar, and egg until dough forms. Beat vigorously 20 strokes. Gently smooth dough into a ball on a cloth-covered board dusted with baking mix. Knead 8 times.
  • Roll the dough out into a 16x9 inch rectangle. Spread with the cream cheese mixture. Carefully fold the dough lengthwise into thirds. Press edges to seal securely. Cut into 16 1-inch strips. Gently twist ends of strips in opposite directions. Arrange on the brown sugar mixture.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F (220 C) until brown, about 15 minutes. Invert on a heatproof serving plate. Refrigerate any remaining rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 337.5 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

MAPLE PECAN CRESCENT TWISTS



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A recipe from Pillsbury Bake-off 1992. Tasty, easy recipe that uses refrigerated crecent roll dough. Enjoy!

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 8 rolls, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon maple extract
2 -3 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375. Lightly grease 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets. In small bowl, combine pecans, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well. Seperate dough into 8 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal. Brush each rectangle with butter. Sprinkle 1 T. sugar mixture evenly over each rectangle, pressing in lightly. Starting at longer side, roll up each rectangle, pinching edges to seal. With sharp knife, cut 1 roll in half lengthwise, forming 2 strips. With cut side up, carefully overlap strips 2 times to form twist. Press ends together to seal. Place on greased cookie sheet. Repeat with reamining dough.
  • Sprinkle with remaining sugar nut mixture.
  • Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. In small bowl, blend all glaze ingredients, adding enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm rolls. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.1, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 36.2, Sodium 330.2, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 14.9, Protein 6.1

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

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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.

BAKED MAPLE BUTTER TWISTS



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Meet the Cook: Back almost 30 years ago, when I was an Indiana farmer's daughter and a 4-H'er, this won me champion honors at the county fair - then a blue ribbon at the state fair! To this day, my husband tells me it's the best thing that I make. -Marna Krause, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 coffee cakes.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3-1/4 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the milk, butter, eggs, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 14x8-in. rectangle. Combine filling ingredients; spread over each rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. With a sharp knife, cut each roll in half lengthwise; carefully turn cut sides up. Loosely twist strips around each other, keeping cut sides up. Shape into a ring and pinch ends together. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MAPLE TWISTS



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Mashed potatoes are the secret ingredient that makes these flavorful treats nice and moist. My mother made them when I was young, and now my grandchildren request them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
ICING:
4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons milk
1-1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, potatoes, shortening, sugar, egg and salt; mix well. Add 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Cut into 24 strips (5 in. x 1 in.). Twist strips; place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Combine the icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a good quality maple syrup. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the twists.
  • Make sure your dough is cold before rolling it out. This will help prevent it from sticking and tearing.
  • Roll the dough out thinly. This will help the twists cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the twists. They should be golden brown, but not hard.
  • Serve the twists warm with a drizzle of maple syrup.

Conclusion:

Maple twists are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're made with simple ingredients and can be customized with different flavors and toppings. Whether you're looking for a sweet snack or a fun dessert, maple twists are sure to please.

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