Easy Homemade Cinnamon Twists
Easy Homemade Cinnamon Twists are delectable pastries made with puff pastry and a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling, perfect for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 twists 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly flour your countertop and unroll the puff pastry.
- In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar together.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the pastry evenly.
- Cut the pastry into strips about 1 inch wide and twist each strip two to three times.
- Place twisted pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Whisk the egg with water and brush over the twists for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before use.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of vanilla extract mixed in the egg wash.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg