Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists (Lazy Person’s Cinnamon Roll)

Love cinnamon rolls? Hate waiting for dough to rise?

Meet puff pastry cinnamon twists. All the buttery, cinnamon-sugar magic. None of the yeast, kneading, or patience. Twenty minutes from frozen to face. You’re welcome.

Ingredients

Makes 8-10 twists.

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• ¼ cup (55g) unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup (100g) brown sugar or granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

For the Glaze (Optional but Recommended):

• ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons milk
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prep

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Step 2: Assemble

1. Unroll puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
2. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over the whole sheet.
3. Fold the pastry in half (like closing a book). Press gently.

Step 3: Cut and Twist

1. Cut into 8-10 strips (about 1 inch wide).
2. Twist each strip 3-4 times. Place on baking sheet.
3. Brush tops with beaten egg (makes them shiny).

Step 4: Bake and Glaze

1. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
2. While warm, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla into a drizzle.
3. Drizzle glaze over twists. Eat immediately. Try not to eat all eight.

Summary

Prep Time: 8 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 8-10 twists

Difficulty: Super Easy

Storage Notes

Best day-of. But leftovers keep in an airtight container for 2 days.

Reheat: Air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes or toaster oven. Microwave makes them sad and chewy.

Freeze (unbaked): Assemble and twist, freeze on a tray, then bag. Bake from frozen at 400°F for 15-18 minutes.