Description
These Sweet Cinnamon Twists are a delightful pastry treat that is easy to make with puff pastry, cinnamon-sugar, and butter. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed)
Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing)
- Optional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture: Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Roll Out Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle.
- Brush with Butter: Brush the pastry with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Fold and Cut: Fold the pastry in half lengthwise, press to seal, then cut into 1-inch strips.
- Twist and Bake: Twist each strip and place on the baking sheet, brush with milk, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Drizzle with a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and milk for added sweetness if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
