Description
Warm Cinnamon Crescent Twists are easy, buttery pastries filled with sweet cinnamon sugar, twisted and baked to golden perfection—ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional, for glaze)
- 1–2 tbsp milk (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll crescent dough and press seams together to form a rectangle.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional vanilla into a paste.
- Spread the cinnamon mixture over half the dough. Fold the other half over to sandwich the filling.
- Cut dough into 1-inch wide strips. Twist each strip and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Optional glaze: mix powdered sugar with milk and drizzle over warm twists.
Notes
- Add nutmeg or cardamom for extra spice.
- Try cream cheese glaze for a richer topping.
- Spread apple butter or chopped raisins with the cinnamon filling for a fruity twist.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate unbaked up to 1 day.
- Freeze baked twists and reheat in oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
