Maple Viennese Whirls
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These Maple Viennese Whirls are my go to when I want something that feels fancy but comes together in under an hour. The maple syrup brings a natural sweetness and contains beneficial antioxidants that regular sugar doesn't offer. What I love most is how simple this recipe really is, especially with just 15 minutes of prep time before they go into the oven. The dark chocolate adds richness while the flaky sea salt on top gives you that perfect sweet and salty balance that keeps people reaching for more.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 2 egglarge egg
- 100 mlmaple syrup(grade A, dark maple)
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
- 5 gsalt
- 50 mlunsalted milk
- 1 mlvanilla extract(pure, high-quality)
- 2 gxanthan gum
- 100 gdark chocolate chips
- 50 gunsalted butter, melted
- 5 gflaky sea salt
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar, and xanthan gum.
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use a high-speed mixer for best results.
- 4
Beat in the egg, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 5
Gradually mix in the flour mixture, then the milk, until just combined.
- 6
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- 7
Fold the melted chocolate into the dough until well combined.
- 8
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 5mm and use a cookie cutter to create swirl shapes.
Tip: You can also use a knife to create a swirl pattern.
- 9
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Don't overbake.
- 10
Allow the swirls to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This will help the glaze set.
- 11
Drizzle the maple glaze over the cooled swirls and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Tip: Adjust the glaze to your desired consistency.
- 12
Serve the Maple Viennese Whirls on a wire rack or serving plate.
Tip: Perfect for a special occasion or everyday treat.
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