Cinnamon Twists Recipe – Easy Puff Pastry Brunch Treats You’ll Love
These cinnamon twists are golden, flaky puff pastry treats filled with cinnamon sugar and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Quick to make and perfect for brunch, they’re a crowd-pleaser that looks impressive but comes together in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 twists 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (8–9 oz or 225–250g), thawed if frozen
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional Vanilla Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons milk (any type)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Lightly dust your work surface with flour.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheet onto your floured surface. If needed, gently roll it out to about 10 x 12 inches.
- Brush the melted butter evenly over the entire surface of the pastry.
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered pastry and press it down gently.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the sheet into strips about 1 inch wide (you should get 10–12 strips). Twist each strip a few times and lay them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the twists lightly with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until puffed and deep golden brown. Watch closely after 14 minutes.
- Let the twists cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- If using the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the slightly warm twists.
Notes
Work quickly with cold puff pastry for best results. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, use plant-based butter/milk and gluten-free puff pastry. Don’t overcrowd the pan—give each twist space to puff. Twists are best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
Keywords: cinnamon twists, puff pastry, brunch, easy pastry, cinnamon sugar, breakfast treat, quick dessert, vanilla glaze