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Cinnamon Sugar Twists Recipe

These buttery cinnamon sugar twists are soft, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make. Easier than cinnamon rolls, they are perfect for a holiday breakfast or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 20 twists
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 316
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant or active dry yeast
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Cinnamon/Sugar Coating
  • 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 12 tablespoons butter
Icing
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat the milk until steaming, then pour into a stand mixer bowl. Add water, butter, and sugar, letting it cool to 110-115 degrees F.
  2. Mix in 2 cups of flour and the yeast. Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes until puffy.
  3. Add the egg, salt, and remaining flour gradually until a soft, sticky ball forms. Knead for 5-6 minutes until smooth.
  4. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 45-60 minutes.
  5. Roll the dough into a 15x10-inch rectangle. Cut in half lengthwise, then into 1.5-inch strips to make 20 total.
  6. Dip each strip into melted butter, then coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Twist once or twice and place on a greased sheet pan.
  7. Let the twists rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-22 minutes.
  8. Whisk together icing ingredients and drizzle over warm twists or serve on the side for dipping.

Notes

To make ahead, refrigerate the twists after shaping for up to 12 hours. Let them sit at room temperature for an hour before baking.