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Easy Homemade Cinnamon Twists

Easy Homemade Cinnamon Twists: A Flaky Delight You’ll Love

These Easy Homemade Cinnamon Twists are a delightful indulgence, made with flaky puff pastry and a gooey cinnamon sugar filling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 twists
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Use store-bought for convenience.
For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Cinnamon Ground.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended.
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg Whisked with water.
  • 1 tablespoon Water For egg wash consistency.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • pastry brush
  • Knife or Pizza Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Homemade Cinnamon Twists
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. Lightly flour your countertop or work surface and unroll the puff pastry.
  3. In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
  4. Slice the puff pastry into 1-inch wide strips and twist them.
  5. Whisk one egg with a tablespoon of water for egg wash and brush over the twists.
  6. Bake the twists for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twistCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These twists can be customized with various fillings or toppings like nuts and chocolate chips.

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