Description
These Easy Homemade Cinnamon Twists are a delightful treat, featuring a golden, crispy exterior that gives way to a soft, fluffy interior. The warm aroma of cinnamon and sugar fills the air, while each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, making them irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- For Topping:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Add the melted butter and milk to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Cut the dough into strips, then twist each strip several times.
- Place the twisted dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, watching closely to avoid burning.
Notes
- These twists can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, place the baked twists in a single layer on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with coconut oil and the milk with almond milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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