Easy Homemade Cinnamon Twists Recipe
These Easy Homemade Cinnamon Twists are a delightful treat that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert. Flaky puff pastry is twisted with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling, baked to golden perfection, and finished with a vanilla glaze. They are simple to make but look impressive, making them ideal for special occasions or whenever you want to indulge in a delicious pastry.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 twists 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry Twists:
- 1 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface. Cut into strips and twist each strip.
- Bake: Arrange twisted strips on the baking sheet, brush with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Make Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
- Glaze: Drizzle the warm twists with the vanilla glaze. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is cold but pliable for easy handling.
- Twist the pastry gently to avoid unraveling during baking.
- Don’t overbake to keep the twists flaky and delicious.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Twists, Puff Pastry, Easy Dessert, Homemade Pastries
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