Description
Warm Cinnamon Crescent Twists are an easy, cozy dessert or breakfast treat made by twisting buttery crescent dough with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling and baking until golden and fragrant.
Ingredients
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- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into rectangles (pressing seams together if needed).
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Spread the cinnamon mixture evenly over half of each rectangle.
- Fold dough over to sandwich the filling, then cut each folded piece into strips.
- Twist each strip and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 9–12 minutes or until golden brown.
- In another bowl, whisk powdered sugar with milk to make a glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm twists and serve.
Notes
- For extra richness, sprinkle finely chopped nuts into the filling.
- Serve warm with coffee or tea for a cozy treat.
- Can be reheated in a toaster oven to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg