Description
Delight in these Sweet Cinnamon Twists made with flaky crescent roll dough, brushed with butter, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, baked to golden perfection, and finished with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for a quick breakfast treat or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Butter
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Cinnamon Sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Glaze
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface and separate it into triangles along the perforated lines, creating individual twist bases.
- Apply Butter: Brush each dough triangle generously with melted butter to enrich flavor and help the cinnamon sugar adhere.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon, then evenly sprinkle this mixture over the buttered dough triangles for a sweet, spicy coating.
- Form Twists: Roll each triangle starting from the wide end toward the pointed end, shaping into a twist that will puff nicely when baked.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each twist on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is enough space between them to allow for even baking and expansion.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the twists are golden brown and have puffed up, signaling they are perfectly cooked.
- Make Glaze: While the twists bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and creamy for the finishing glaze.
- Glaze Twists: As soon as the twists come out of the oven, drizzle the vanilla glaze over them while still warm so it sets nicely.
- Serve: Let the twists cool slightly before serving, and enjoy this sweet, cinnamon-flavored treat fresh from your oven.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can sprinkle chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts before rolling the dough.
- The glaze can be adjusted for thickness by adding a little more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days; reheat briefly before serving.
- Use a silicone baking mat instead of parchment for reusable option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
