Description
These Easy Cinnamon Knots are delightful puff pastry twists filled with a cinnamon and brown sugar mixture, baked to golden perfection, and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect as a sweet breakfast treat or an afternoon snack, they combine buttery flaky layers with a warm cinnamon flavor and a smooth sugary topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 2 sheets (1 box) puff pastry, thawed according to package instructions
- 1/4 cup (½ stick) salted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
- splash of water
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and gently smooth each out with a rolling pin.
- Butter and Cinnamon Sugar Layer: Using a pastry brush, evenly coat one puff pastry sheet with the melted butter, ensuring to cover all edges. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered puff pastry sheet.
- Layer the Second Puff Pastry Sheet: Place the second puff pastry sheet on top of the cinnamon sugar layer, aligning edges carefully.
- Cut Strips: Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the layered dough into ½ inch wide strips; you should get about 18 strips total.
- Form the Knots: Take two strips at a time, twist them around each other, then roll the twisted strips into a spiral knot shape. Place each knot on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Apply Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and a splash of water to create an egg wash. Brush this wash evenly over each cinnamon knot using a pastry brush for a glossy finish.
- Bake: Bake the knots in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown and puffed.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the knots are baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Glaze and Serve: Allow the baked cinnamon knots to cool slightly on a wire rack, then drizzle the vanilla glaze over each knot before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the puff pastry is properly thawed but still cold for easier handling.
- Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter to get clean, even strips of dough.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure even baking.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cinnamon knots, puff pastry recipe, easy cinnamon pastry, sweet breakfast pastries, cinnamon sugar knots, quick baked treats
