Cinnamon Twists
Our homemade Cinnamon Twists are sweet, buttery, crunchy, and simply addicting. And they make a great addition to any holiday dessert table.
Best of all, you’ll need 4 simple ingredients to make this easy recipe. Puff pastry, butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
When you first hear about Cinnamon Twists, you might think of Taco Bell.
But this Cinnamon Twists recipe is inspired by a German dessert recipe my German Oma (grandmother) taught me when I was little.
Being in her 90s, Oma no longer bakes. But sharing our baking memories is still fun. Recently, we chatted about one of our other favorite puff pastry desserts – Strudel Cookies.
That’s when she reminded me of the “Zimtstangen.” So, I went into my kitchen and began to tinker. And that’s how our “German Zimtstangen” became “American Cinnamon Twists.” An instant hit in our house. I hope you enjoy them, too.
Cinnamon Twist Recipe Highlights
- QUICK & EASY – You’re good to go as long as you have puff pastry sheets in your freezer. Besides that, you’ll need a bit of butter, sugar, and cinnamon. All ingredients you’ll already have in your fridge and freezer.
- TASTE AND TEXTURE – These treats are both deliciously sweet and crunchy. Perfect for a little afternoon treat.
- KID-FRIENDLY – This recipe is perfect for involving your kids. Who doesn’t love to dip and twist dough in cinnamon sugar?
Ingredient Notes
For a printable detailed ingredient list, please check the recipe card below.
PUFF PASTRY – Use a sheet of puff pastry. You’ll find these in the freezer aisle of the grocery store. Remove them from the freezer about 30 minutes before preparing the recipe.
BUTTER – Use unsalted butter for this recipe.
COATING – Cinnamon and sugar.
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How To Make Cinnamon Twists
Please check the printable recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
- CUT – Slice puff pastry into strips (1¼ x 3-5 inches).
- DIP – Melt the butter and pour it into a shallow bowl. Combine cinnamon and sugar in a second shallow bowl.
- TWIST & BAKE – Dip the strips of puff pastry into the melted butter and then into the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Twist the puff pastry and put it on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
Leftovers and Storage
STORE – Keep leftover cinnamon twists in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
FREEZE – Place cooled cinnamon twists in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to an airtight container or zip-top bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
REHEAT – To re-crisp, preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and bake for 5-7 minutes until warmed through and crispy. Avoid microwaving as they may become soggy.
More Easy and Delicious German Desserts
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German Cheesecake – With simple ingredients, you can find in every American supermarket
German Crumb Ca – Light, airy texture with just enough sweetness and crunch coming from the jam, crumble, and almonds.
Apricot Tart – A super simple fruity dessert made with just 4 ingredients!
Cinnamon Twists
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 stick butter
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 4 tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Defrost puff pastry. Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
- Melt butter and transfer it into a shallow bowl. Combine sugar and cinnamon in a separate shallow bowl
- Cut puff pastry into strips ( about 1¼ x 3-5 inches).
- Dip each strip of puff pastry into the butter and coat thoroughly.
- Dip the buttered strips into the cinnamon-sugar mixture and coat well. Twist the strips and place onto a parchment paper-covered baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
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Nutritional Information
Nutritional Disclaimer
Cheerful Cook team members are not trained nutritionists or medical professionals. Calorie information and nutritional values are estimates. If you have nutritional concerns, we recommend using a nutritional calculator.
Maike Corbett is the founder and food blogger of Cheerful Cook, a popular recipe website featuring comfort food recipes from the US and Germany. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.
I love these. They are the perfect hit for a sunday morning brunch!
We love anything with puff pastry! It’s so buttery and delicious! Loved how you made the twist with it!
I love how quick and easy these come together. Perfect to satisfy a snack craving.
I seriously love all of the sweet flavors in this. And its so easy!
I love any kind of cinnamon dessert and this looks amazing.
Thank you! I hope you get to try it. It’s delicious and addicting. 😉