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Sweet Cinnamon Twists

Sweet Cinnamon Twists: Your New Favorite Cozy Treat

Sweet Cinnamon Twists are an effortless pastry that’s a perfect cozy treat, blending flaky puff pastry with rich cinnamon filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 twists
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry defrosted, about 8 oz
For the Filling
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar can be substituted with coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon freshly ground recommended
  • ½ cup Butter melted; for dairy-free use coconut oil
For the Egg Wash (Optional)
  • 1 Egg omit for a vegan version
For Decoration (Optional)
  • Powdered Sugar for decoration

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Small Bowl
  • Brush
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the pastry to about 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
  3. Mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together in a small bowl.
  4. Brush melted butter over the pastry and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar filling.
  5. Cut the pastry into 1-inch wide strips and twist each strip several times.
  6. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  7. Allow to cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twistCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best flavor, ideally alongside coffee or tea.

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