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Cinnamon Twists

Cinnamon Twists: Flaky, Sweet Delights in Just 30 Minutes

Cinnamon Twists are flaky, sweet delicacies that can be prepared in just 30 minutes, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 twists
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 box Puff Pastry Thawed
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Or brown sugar for richer flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon Fresh is best
  • 1 pinch Salt Fine salt recommended
Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Mix with milk or vanilla for glaze

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • pastry brush
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cinnamon Twists
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Unfold thawed puff pastry on a floured surface, smoothing out creases.
  4. Roll out the pastry into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick.
  5. Brush the pastry with melted butter.
  6. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the brushed pastry.
  7. Cut the pastry into 12 strips, each about 1 inch wide.
  8. Twist each strip 4-5 times and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Brush the tops of the twists with remaining melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twistCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Refrigerate unbaked twists for up to 24 hours and bake fresh when ready. You can customize fillings with chocolate or nut butter.

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