Baked Cinnamon Twists with Crescent Rolls
Delicious and easy-to-make cinnamon twists using crescent roll dough, perfect for a quick dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough 8-ounce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar optional, for glaze
- 1 tbsp milk optional, for glaze
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract optional, for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 4 rectangular pieces by pressing together the perforations in each pair of triangles.
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to create the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Brush the surface of each dough rectangle with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Fold each rectangle in half lengthwise, pressing lightly to seal the edges, then twist each strip several times to create the twist shape.
- Place the twists onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Optional: To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the warm cinnamon twists.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.