Description
Crescent Roll Cinnamon Twists are a quick and delicious treat made with flaky crescent roll dough, buttery cinnamon sugar filling, and an optional sweet glaze. Perfectly golden and crispy on the outside with warm cinnamon flavor throughout, these twists make an easy dessert or snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
Filling
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even baking and a golden-brown finish on the twists.
- Prepare the Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface and pinch the seams together to form a solid rectangular sheet for easy twisting.
- Mix Sugar and Cinnamon: Combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl to create the cinnamon sugar filling.
- Brush with Butter: Using a pastry brush, generously apply melted butter over the entire surface of the dough to help the cinnamon sugar stick.
- Sprinkle the Cinnamon Mixture: Evenly cover the buttered dough with the cinnamon sugar mixture to maximize flavor in every bite.
- Cut and Twist: Slice the dough into 1-inch wide strips using a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Twist each strip multiple times and lay them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the twists for 12-15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until they are golden brown. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Prepare the Glaze (Optional): While the twists are baking, whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth to create a glaze. Adjust consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed. Drizzle over cooled twists if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute crescent roll dough with puff pastry for a flakier texture.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil and use almond or oat milk for the glaze.
- Using brown sugar instead of granulated sugar adds a richer, deeper flavor.
- Make sure to pinch the dough seams well to keep the twists intact while baking.
- Twists are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cinnamon twists, crescent roll dessert, easy cinnamon pastry, sweet pastry twists, cinnamon sugar snacks
