Description
These baked cinnamon twists are a quick breakfast treat, easy dessert, and perfect snack all in one. Made with flaky crescent rolls, coated in buttery cinnamon sugar, and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze, they deliver bakery-style flavor with minimal effort. Whether you’re looking for breakfast ideas, dessert ideas, or simple food ideas, this easy recipe is a delicious go-to for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 can crescent roll dough
3 tbsp butter melted
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2. Unroll crescent dough and press seams together to form one sheet
3. Brush melted butter evenly over the dough
4. Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the dough
5. Cut into strips and twist each strip gently
6. Place twists on baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden
7. Mix powdered sugar milk and vanilla to make icing
8. Drizzle icing over warm twists and serve
Notes
Use cold dough for easier slicing and shaping
Do not overbake to keep the inside soft and fluffy
Add a pinch of salt to the icing for balanced sweetness
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: easy recipe, quick breakfast, dessert ideas, cinnamon twists, food ideas