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Easy Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Easy Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists are flaky, buttery, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Quick, simple, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snacking.

Ingredients 

  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry, thawed for easy twisting
  • 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Heat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Unfold the thawed 1 sheet Puff Pastry onto a lightly floured surface and brush evenly with melted 2 tablespoons Butter.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract and 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, then sprinkle generously over the pastry.
  • Slice the pastry into even strips, twist each strip tightly, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the twists are puffed and golden brown.
  • Let cool slightly before serving, or drizzle with icing if desired.

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • Parchment Paper

Notes

Other Cooking Instructions

Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Place twisted pastry strips in a single layer and cook for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway, until puffed and golden.
Toaster Oven: Bake at 400°F for 10–12 minutes on a lined tray, watching closely so the sugar doesn’t burn.
Make-Ahead Option: Twist the pastry strips, place them on a tray, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 133mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 118IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg