Sweet Cinnamon Twists 

Imagine the scent of butter, sugar, and cinnamon swirling through your kitchen as golden, flaky twists bake to perfection—each bite delivering a delicate crunch followed by a sweet, gooey center. These Sweet Cinnamon Twists are easy to whip up with just a few pantry staples, yet they deliver a bakery-worthy experience. Ideal for cozy mornings, casual brunches, or as a charming dessert, they bring warmth and joy to any moment. Light, crispy, and irresistibly aromatic, they’re a simple pleasure that turns everyday baking into heartfelt indulgence.

Ingredients

• Puff pastry (store-bought), rolled out to about 1/8‑inch thickness
  
  

• Granulated suga
  
  

• Ground cinnamon
  
  

• Melted butter 

• Optional: egg wash (beaten egg + a little water) for shine 

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   
   

2. Roll out the puff pastry to roughly 1/8‑inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
   
   

3. Melt the butter, then brush it evenly across the pastry.
   
   

4. In a bowl, stir together sugar and cinnamon (use equal parts) and sprinkle generously over the buttered pastry.
   
   

5. Cut the pastry into approximately 1‑inch wide strips. Twist each strip several times, then place them on the prepared baking sheet.
   
   

6. If desired, brush the tops with egg wash for a glossy finish. 

7. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the twists are golden brown and puffed.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per twist, approx.)

• Calories: 150 kcal
  
  

• Sugar: 9 g
  
  

• Sodium: 70 mg
  
  

• Fat: 8 g (Saturated Fat: 4 g; Unsaturated Fat: 4 g; Trans Fat: 0 g)
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 17 g
  
  

• Fiber: 0 g
  
  

• Protein: 2 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 20 mg