Cinnamon Twists
Cinnamon Twists are about to be your new favorite treat! They’re golden brown and covered with cinnamon and sugar – what more could you want? This easy recipe is going to go quickly!
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Many people say that they love these taste like Taco Bell Cinnamon twists. I think that you can’t go wrong with using puff pastry, sugar, and cinnamon! You’ll love these sweet treats!
If you love recipes like this, be sure to check out my 2 Ingredient Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups as well. The perfect cinnamon flavor in every bite!
Ingredients Needed to make Homemade Cinnamon Twists
- Puff pastry – Homemade or storebought will work. Some people even use crescent roll dough.
- Sugar – Adds that sweet pop of flavor.
- Cinnamon – Pair with the sugar to make the flavor.
How to Make Cinnamon Twists
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Step One: Preheat your oven to 375F.
Step Two: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step Three: Roll out your puff pastry until it is flat.
Step Four: Next, sprinkle the puff pastry with sugar and cinnamon.
Step Five: Use a pizza cutter to slice the puff pastry into strips.
Step Six: Grasp both ends of a strip and twist the pastry dough. After twisting then, place it on your baking sheet.
Step Seven: Repeat with all strips.
Step Eight: Lastly, bake the cinnamon twists for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
How to Store
Store cinnamon pastry twists in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. You can also store these twists in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
FAQs
Yes, you can freeze these cinnamon twists for up to one month in a freezer-safe bag.
These twists should be consumed within three days of baking.
Yes, if you don’t have store-bought on hand, use homemade puff pastry.
You bet. You can use a little bit of cream cheese icing or even some powdered sugar as well. If you’re not a fan of using sugar-cinnamon mixture on top, you can add other toppings to this delicious snack.
If you want to use fathead dough to make this recipe, you can try it! You’ll also need to use a keto approved sweetener as well.
You can. If you’re making the dough homemade, you can just add it to a large mixing bowl and then store it in the fridge. I always put a little bit of plastic wrap over the top of my large bowl so that it keeps it airtight.
Cinnamon Twists
Ingredients
- 1 Package puff pastry 2 sheets
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Roll out your puff pastry and use a pizza cutter to cut into 1″ wide strips.
- Sprinkle generously with sugar and cinnamon.
- Grasp both ends of a strip and twist the pastry dough – place on your baking sheet.
- Repeat with all strips.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until golden.
Nutrition Information
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These cinnamon twists are so incredible! They’re a favorite in our house.
Can’t wait to try this for our picnic day! Wonderful recipe!
I’ve been craving cinnamon rolls lately but they are so time consuming. This is the perfect simple recipe to satisfy my craving!
Totally love these cinnamon twists. So delicious. Thanks for sharing.
I can’t even believe how easy this recipe is! I am going to try to make heart shapes with them next time to send to school with my daughter. So delicious too!