Mincemeat Twists

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup butter
• 5 -7 tablespoons cold water
• 2/3 cup mincemeat
• 2 teaspoons orange peel, finely shredded (optional)
• milk
• sugar

1. Stir together flour, brown sugar, mace and baking powder. Cut in butter till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle water, 1 tablespoon at a time over mixture until all is moistened, tossing gently with a fork. Form dough into a ball. Cover and chill 30 minutes or till easy to handle.
2. Combine mincemeat and orange peel (if using) in a small bowl. Set aside. Divide dough into quarters. On a floured surface roll two of the quarters into 12X4-inch rectangles. Spread each with half of the mincemeat mixture. Roll the remaining quarters into 12X4-inch rectangles and carefully place over the mincemeat. Trim uneven edges.
3. Cut each rectangle into twelve 4X1-inch strips. Twist each strip twice. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Me, I am a huge fan of laying down parchment paper.
4. Bake in a 375*F oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Return to oven and bake 5 to 8 minutes more or till golden. Remove from pan and cool on wire racks. Makes 24.

flour, brown sugar, ground nutmeg, baking powder, butter, cold water, mincemeat, orange peel, milk, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mincemeat-twists-511001 (may not work)