Description
Delightful cinnamon crescent twists intertwine sweet memories with buttery pastry magic. Delicate spirals promise comfort and joy, inviting you to savor each golden, sugar-kissed bite of homemade happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tube (8 ounces / 226 grams) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Sugars:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) brown sugar
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
Flavor and Moisture Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) milk (or heavy cream)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375F (190C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Create a fragrant cinnamon sugar blend by combining granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl, ensuring thorough integration of ingredients.
- Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently pressing seams together to form a cohesive rectangular shape that will serve as the base for the twists.
- Transform the dough by generously brushing melted butter across the surface, then evenly distribute the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture, coating the entire rectangle with a sweet, aromatic layer.
- Utilize a pizza cutter or sharp knife to slice the dough into 8-10 long, uniform strips, creating the foundation for the delicate twists.
- Gently twist each strip, creating elegant spirals that will showcase the cinnamon sugar layers, and carefully arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring slight separation between each twist.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and crispy edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- While the twists cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth, glossy glaze that will add a final touch of sweetness.
- Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm cinnamon twists, allowing it to cascade down the spiraled surface, creating an irresistible finish that invites immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Ensure the crescent roll dough is at room temperature for easier handling and better texture.
- Use a light touch when pressing seams together to maintain the dough’s delicate structure.
- Brush melted butter sparingly to prevent soggy twists while keeping them perfectly crisp.
- Twist strips gently to create beautiful, even shapes that bake uniformly and look professionally made.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular crescent roll dough with gluten-free puff pastry or crescent dough.
- Experiment with alternative spices like cardamom or nutmeg for a unique flavor twist on the classic cinnamon profile.
- Store leftover twists in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days to maintain crispy texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using a sugar substitute or cutting the amount of cinnamon sugar mixture by half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg