Description
These Warm Cinnamon Crescent Twists are a delightful treat featuring buttery crescent roll dough coated with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a sweet glaze. Perfect as a quick dessert or a cozy breakfast pastry, they bake up golden and flaky with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Butter
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Spices and Sugars
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Glaze
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the twists.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles along the perforated lines to form individual pieces for twisting.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly for even flavor distribution.
- Butter and Sprinkle: Brush each dough triangle evenly with melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top to coat.
- Shape Twists: Starting at the wide end of each triangle, roll or twist the dough into crescent shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the twists in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Glaze: While the twists bake, whisk together powdered sugar and milk or cream in a small bowl to create a smooth glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Once baked, remove the twists from the oven and drizzle the glaze over the warm pastries before serving to enhance sweetness and finish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or a dash of vanilla extract to the glaze.
- Serve these twists warm, fresh from the oven for best taste and texture.
- Optionally, sprinkle chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts on top before baking for added crunch.
