Description
These Sweet Cinnamon Twists are a delightful treat made with simple ingredients and a twist of cinnamon sweetness. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack, these twisted pastries are easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (divided)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Optional Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 teaspoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll the pizza dough into a 12×8-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Brush with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
- Make the Filling: Combine sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the dough.
- Twist and Bake: Fold the dough, cut into strips, twist, and place on the baking sheet. Brush with remaining butter. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Optional Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make a glaze. Drizzle over warm twists.
Notes
- For extra crunch, sprinkle coarse sugar over the twists before baking.
- Best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
