Description
These Warm Cinnamon Crescent Twists are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made with simple ingredients and a hint of vanilla, they are quick to prepare and sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Coating:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 4 rectangles. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Coat and Twist: Brush each rectangle with butter, sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mix, fold in half, cut into strips, twist gently, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 9–11 minutes until golden brown.
- Make Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a bowl.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the warm twists and serve.
Notes
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar for a flavor twist.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
