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Cinnamon Twists

These cinnamon twists are soft, sweet, and melt in your mouth, perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 Egg 1 Egg For egg wash
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground For flavoring
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup Granulated sugar For mixing with cinnamon
  • 1 cup 1 Powdered sugar For dusting before serving
  • 1 sheet 1 sheet Puff pastry Ready-made pastry, thawed if frozen
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup Butter Melted for brushing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut it into strips.
  3. In a bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Brush each pastry strip with melted butter and then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over them.
  5. Twist each strip and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Beat the egg and brush it over the twists for a shiny finish.
  7. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Let cool slightly and then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with coffee, tea, or milk. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 1 day at room temperature or up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat to restore crispness.