Description
Warm Cinnamon Crescent Twists are a delightful, easy-to-make pastry featuring flaky crescent roll dough twisted with a buttery cinnamon-sugar filling, baked to golden perfection and optionally dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 oz each)
Filling
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter
For Finishing
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar, to taste (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Mix: In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly. Set this mixture aside to use as a filling.
- Unroll Dough: Unroll one can of crescent roll dough onto a clean and flat surface. Separate it gently into rectangles according to the perforated lines.
- Butter and Sprinkle: Brush each rectangle generously with melted butter. Then evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered surface for a sweet and spicy flavor.
- Fold and Cut: Fold each rectangle in half lengthwise, pressing the edges firmly to seal in the cinnamon-sugar filling. Cut the folded dough into strips about 1 inch wide to prepare for twisting.
- Twist Dough Strips: Take each strip and twist it several times to form spiral shapes. Place the twisted strips carefully on the prepared baking sheet, allowing some space between them for expansion.
- Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg in a small bowl until smooth. Brush the tops of each twist with the egg wash; this will give them a beautiful shiny, golden finish when baked.
- Repeat for Second Can: Repeat steps 3 through 7 for the second can of crescent dough to make all the twists.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the twists for 12 to 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the twists from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving warm for the best taste.
Notes
- Make sure to press the edges well after folding the dough to prevent the cinnamon-sugar filling from leaking during baking.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg or substitute part of the granulated sugar with brown sugar.
- If a shinier glaze is preferred, mix a tablespoon of water into the egg wash before applying.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat briefly in the oven before serving to regain crispiness and warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cinnamon twist, crescent roll pastry, cinnamon sugar, easy breakfast, quick dessert, cinnamon pastry
