Description
Overnight Cinnamon Sugar Twists are the perfect blend of flaky, buttery puff pastry and a delightful cinnamon-sugar coating. These easy-to-make twists can be prepared the night before for a hassle-free morning treat. Simply brush thawed pastry with melted butter, sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar, twist, and bake until golden brown. Drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze, they make an irresistible addition to breakfast or brunch. Ideal for sharing with family or enjoying solo, these twists promise a warm start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (17.3 ounces total), thawed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Thaw puff pastry at room temperature for 30-40 minutes and preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- On a floured surface, unfold one sheet of puff pastry, brush with half the melted butter, and sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Fold the sheet in half, press gently to seal edges, and cut into 1-inch strips.
- Twist each strip several times from end to end and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat steps 3-5 with the second sheet of pastry.
- Optional: Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (8-12 hours).
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze: whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over warm twists and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg