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Delicious cinnamon twists topped with sugar and cinnamon, ready to eat.

Cinnamon Twists

Deliciously flaky cinnamon twists made with puff pastry, perfect for breakfast or as a treat during the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 twists
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (defrosted — about 8 oz) Use good quality puff pastry, such as the one from Trader Joe's.
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon Don’t overbuy unless you plan to use it often.
  • 0.5 cup butter (melted) Buy good butter for best results.
  • 1 ea egg (for egg wash, optional) Provides a nice shine.
  • powdered sugar (for decoration, optional) Dust after baking for a nice finish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together.
  4. Brush the rolled-out pastry with the melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the surface.
  5. Cut the dough into 1-inch wide strips and twist each strip several times.
  6. Place the twisted strips on the baking sheet and brush each twist with an egg wash if desired.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
  8. Allow the twists to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Give the twists space to puff and don't crowd them on the baking sheet. Optionally, brush one side with an extra swipe of butter mid-bake for added flavor.