Description
Delicious and easy Crescent Roll Cinnamon Twists featuring flaky crescent roll dough twisted with a cinnamon-sugar mixture, baked to golden perfection, and optionally drizzled with a sweet glaze. Perfect as a quick breakfast treat or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Filling
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the twists evenly.
- Prepare the Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a flat surface, then pinch the seams together carefully to form one large rectangle, creating a solid base.
- Mix Sugar and Cinnamon: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly to prepare the flavorful topping mixture.
- Brush with Butter: Evenly brush the melted unsalted butter all over the surface of the dough to help the cinnamon sugar stick and add richness.
- Sprinkle Mixture: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture generously and evenly over the butter-coated dough for balanced sweetness and spice.
- Cut and Twist: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into 1-inch wide strips. Twist each strip several times and place them spaced apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the cinnamon twists in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Prepare Glaze (Optional): While the twists are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth to create a simple glaze.
- Drizzle and Serve: Once baked, drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon twists and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can omit the glaze if you prefer less sweetness.
- Ensure the twists have enough space on the baking sheet to expand while baking.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, add a little extra cinnamon or use cinnamon sugar blend.
- Serve warm for optimal flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon twist
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: crescent roll, cinnamon twists, cinnamon sugar, quick breakfast, easy dessert
