Description
Warm Cinnamon Crescent Twists are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. These flaky pastries are filled with a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture and baked to golden perfection. Drizzled with a vanilla glaze, they are a delicious indulgence that is easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Twists:
- 1 can (8 count) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Prepare the dough: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 4 rectangles. Press the perforations together to seal.
- Add the filling: Brush each rectangle with melted butter and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Shape the twists: Fold each rectangle in half lengthwise, then cut each folded piece into 3 strips. Twist each strip a few times and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush the tops lightly with more melted butter and sprinkle any remaining cinnamon sugar on top. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Finish: Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon twists before serving.
Notes
- These are best enjoyed fresh and warm.
- Add a sprinkle of chopped pecans for extra crunch if you like!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
