Chocolate Hazelnut Twists
Chocolate Hazelnut Twists is soft, golden dough wrapped around Nutella and chopped hazelnuts, baked, and dusted with confectioners’ sugar for a sweet and indulgent treat! Everyone will think you got them from a bakery, but they are easy enough to make yourself! If you are a Nutella fan, I also have Air Fryer Nutella Bombs you will love!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Yeast: Look for a packet of active dry yeast. It will need about 5 minutes to activate (or bloom) in a warm mixture of milk, melted butter, and sugar. Be sure the warm milk and butter is about 110°F. If it is too hot, it will kill the yeast; if too cold, the yeast will not be activated.
Eggs: Add just the yolks to the dough, but save the egg whites for the egg wash. The egg wash brushed over the twists before they are baked gives them a nice, golden look.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Yeast: Look for a packet of active dry yeast. It will need about 5 minutes to activate (or bloom) in a warm mixture of milk, melted butter, and sugar. Be sure the warm milk and butter is about 110°F. If it is too hot, it will kill the yeast; if too cold, the yeast will not be activated.
Eggs: Add just the yolks to the dough, but save the egg whites for the egg wash. The egg wash brushed over the twists before they are baked gives them a nice, golden look.
Nutella: Nutella is a beautiful thing. It is a popular brand of creamy chocolate-hazelnut flavored spread. It is enjoyed as a spread on bread, toast, or other baked goods.
Hazelnuts: Finely chop hazelnuts to sprinkle over the Nutella for a nice crunch and added flavor. You could leave out the nuts if preferred.
Can I Make Chocolate Hazelnut Twists Without A Mixer?
Yes, you can knead the soft pasty dough by hand, but if you have a stand mixer with a dough hook, this recipe is a piece of cake! Once kneaded, the dough needs to rise until doubled in bulk, and then you can get to the fun part of rolling, filling, cutting, and twisting!
How To Store Chocolate Hazelnut Twists
To store chocolate hazelnut twists, first, let the twists cool completely. Then, store them in an airtight container for up to 1-2 days. I do not recommend storing the twists in the refrigerator; that can dry them out faster. For longer storage, freeze the chocolate hazelnut twists.
Freezing Chocolate Hazelnut Twists
To freeze chocolate hazelnut twists, first, let them cool completely. Next, wrap the twists (individually or the entire batch) in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped twists in a freezer-safe container.
