Description
These Baked Cinnamon Twists with Crescent Rolls are a quick and flaky pastry treat made with buttery dough, cinnamon sugar, and a golden twist. Perfect for brunch, snacks, or dessert, they’re easy to prep and irresistibly cozy.
Ingredients
1 can crescent roll dough
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
1. Unroll the crescent dough and press perforations to seal into one sheet.
2. Lightly roll out the dough with a rolling pin for even thickness.
3. Brush with melted butter.
4. Mix cinnamon and sugar in a bowl, then sprinkle evenly on the dough.
5. Slice the sheet into 1-inch strips using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
6. Twist each strip and lay on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
8. Let cool slightly before serving. Optionally dust with extra sugar.
Notes
Crescent dough sheets work best as they don’t need sealing.
Brown sugar can be substituted for a deeper flavor.
For added richness, top with a glaze of powdered sugar and milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg