Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Twists
Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Twists
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Twists
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough, 8 ounces
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, packed light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir well until a thick, paste-like mixture forms.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Unroll the crescent roll dough onto the prepared baking sheet. If it's in perforated triangles, press the seams together firmly to form a single rectangular sheet of dough.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Evenly spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the entire surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut the dough lengthwise into 1-inch wide strips.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Carefully pick up each strip and gently twist it several times to create a spiral shape. Place the twisted strips onto the baking sheet, leaving a little space between them.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cinnamon twists are golden brown and puffed up.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
While the twists are baking, prepare the cream cheese glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. If the glaze is too thick, add a tiny bit more milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches a drizzly consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Once the cinnamon twists are out of the oven, let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. While still warm, generously drizzle the cream cheese glaze over all the twists.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy the ooey gooey goodness!
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Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Twists
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Twists
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough, 8 ounces
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, packed light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir well until a thick, paste-like mixture forms.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Unroll the crescent roll dough onto the prepared baking sheet. If it's in perforated triangles, press the seams together firmly to form a single rectangular sheet of dough.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Evenly spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the entire surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges if desired.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut the dough lengthwise into 1-inch wide strips.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Carefully pick up each strip and gently twist it several times to create a spiral shape. Place the twisted strips onto the baking sheet, leaving a little space between them.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cinnamon twists are golden brown and puffed up.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
While the twists are baking, prepare the cream cheese glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. If the glaze is too thick, add a tiny bit more milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches a drizzly consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Once the cinnamon twists are out of the oven, let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. While still warm, generously drizzle the cream cheese glaze over all the twists.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Serve immediately and enjoy the ooey gooey goodness!