Atwemo (Ghanaian Twisted Cookies)
Enjoy the sweet crunch of twisted cookies made from a simple dough and deep-fried to golden perfection. Light, crisp, and slightly sweet, these delightful treats are perfect for snacking, sharing, or serving with tea.
Updated : 25 November, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
2 cup
Flour
0.5 cup
Sugar
1 teaspoon
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
Nutmeg
1 teaspoon
Baking powder
0.25 teaspoon
Salt
2 tablespoon
Butter
2
Eggs
2 tablespoon
Milk
as needed
Vegetable oil
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, nutmeg, baking powder. Stir until well mixed.
Step 2
Add butter and rub into the flour until crumbly. Beat the eggs and add them in. Add vanilla. Add a little milk or water, 1 tbsp at a time, until you get a soft dough (not sticky).
Step 3
Roll the dough into long ropes (like pencils). Cut into 10-12 cm lengths. Twist each rope into a braid or knot shape - traditional atwemo shapes.
Step 4
Heat oil on medium. Fry the twists until golden brown on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towel.
Step 5
Enjoy warm or cooled. They stay crispy for days in an airtight container.
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