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Warm Cinnamon Crescent Twists

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: About 8 twists
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, buttery pastry twists made with crescent dough, coated in cinnamon‑sugar, baked until golden, and drizzled with a sweet glaze. Cozy, easy to make, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.


Ingredients

  • 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • Butter, melted
  • Granulated sugar
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Powdered sugar
  • Milk
  • Vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll and press crescent dough seams together into rectangles.
  3. Brush melted butter over the surface, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon‑sugar mixture.
  4. Fold dough in half, cut into strips, twist each strip into spirals, and place on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  6. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze.
  7. Drizzle glaze over warm twists before serving.

Notes

  • Add nutmeg or cardamom to the filling for extra warmth.
  • Sprinkle chopped nuts inside before twisting for texture.
  • Swap the glaze for cream‑cheese icing or caramel drizzle if preferred.
  • You can prep twists ahead and bake fresh for serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 twist
  • Calories: 96
  • Sugar: undefined
  • Sodium: undefined
  • Fat: undefined
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: undefined
  • Trans Fat: undefined
  • Carbohydrates: 11 g
  • Fiber: undefined
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: undefined