Cinnamon Sugar Puff Pastry Twists (Printer View)

Crispy twists featuring puff pastry layered with cinnamon sugar, ideal for sweet, quick treats.

# Components:

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01 - 1 package (about 17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed
02 - 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 0.5 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

# Method:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined.
03 - Unfold thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and roll gently to smooth seams.
04 - Brush the top of the pastry sheets evenly with melted unsalted butter.
05 - Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the butter brushed pastry.
06 - Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice pastry into strips about 0.5 inch wide. Twist each strip gently and arrange on prepared baking sheets.
07 - Place baking sheets in preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until pastry turns golden and crisp.
08 - Allow twists to cool for a few minutes on wire racks before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Requires only three core ingredients you likely have at home
  • Great for parties brunches or a quick dessert fix
  • No mixer or fancy tools needed just a baking sheet
02 -
  • Perfect handheld size for parties and snacking
  • Stays crisp for hours after baking
  • Easily adaptable for different spices or add-ins
03 -
  • Work quickly with the puff pastry while it is cold If it warms up too much the layers stick and do not puff as nicely
  • Always brush off excess flour before sprinkling on the sugar for the best taste and browning
  • If you like extra crunch sprinkle a little coarse sugar on top after the egg wash That bakery finish is totally worth it
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