Crescent Roll Cinnamon Twists Recipe
Delight in these easy-to-make Crescent Roll Cinnamon Twists, featuring buttery, flaky crescent roll dough generously coated with cinnamon sugar and baked to golden perfection. A perfect sweet snack or breakfast treat, enhanced optionally with powdered sugar dusting or a creamy filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 twists 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 can of refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Optional Ingredients:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Vanilla extract, a splash (optional for flavor enhancement)
- Cream cheese, for filling (optional; mix with sugar and vanilla for creamy center)
Substitutions:
- Brown sugar in place of granulated sugar for deeper flavor
- Dairy-free butter as substitute for unsalted butter for a dairy-free version
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your cinnamon twists.
- Prepare the Dough: Open the can of refrigerated crescent roll dough and carefully unroll it onto a clean surface. Separate the dough into individual triangles for shaping.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, blend together 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon until uniformly combined to create the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Assemble the Twists: Brush each dough triangle with melted butter, then sprinkle a generous amount of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered surface. Reserve some cinnamon sugar for later. Roll each triangle from the wide end towards the tip, then twist the rolled dough ends to form spiral shaped twists. Place the assembled twists on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the Twists: Bake the twists in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. Optionally, sprinkle any remaining cinnamon sugar over the twists halfway through baking to intensify the flavor.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baked twists from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm and enjoy with your favorite coffee or tea.
Notes
- You can add a creamy filling by mixing cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract before spreading it on the dough triangles.
- Using brown sugar instead of granulated sugar provides a richer, deeper flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute unsalted butter with plant-based butter.
- Twisting the dough tightly helps create defined spiral shapes and a better cinnamon sugar coating.
- Sprinkling cinnamon sugar halfway through baking enhances sweetness and texture on top.
Keywords: crescent roll, cinnamon twists, cinnamon sugar, easy dessert, quick snack, breakfast pastry, baked pastry
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