Melt‑in‑Your‑Mouth Cinnamon Twists Recipe – Easy Pastry Dessert
Melt‑in‑your‑mouth cinnamon twists are a delightful pastry treat made with buttery, flaky dough, swirled with sweet cinnamon sugar, and finished with a drizzle of icing. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these twists are simple to prepare yet irresistibly delicious. Whether served warm from the oven or enjoyed with coffee, they’re a cozy recipe that brings comfort and sweetness to any occasion.
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
- Knife or pizza cutter
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (or homemade yeast dough)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting or glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare cinnamon sugar: Mix sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Roll dough: Lightly flour a surface and roll pastry into a rectangle. Brush with melted butter.
- Sprinkle filling: Evenly coat with cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Cut strips: Use a knife or pizza cutter to slice into 1-inch strips.
- Twist: Hold each strip at both ends, twist gently into spirals, and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes until golden and crisp at the edges.
- Serve: Enjoy warm, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with glaze if desired.
Notes
- Chill dough before twisting for cleaner spirals.
- Don’t overbake—edges should be crisp, centers soft.
- Make ahead: Prepare strips, refrigerate, and bake fresh in the morning.
- Variations: Add chocolate chips, nuts, or swap cinnamon for cardamom.
- Best enjoyed warm straight from the oven for maximum melt-in-your-mouth texture.