Cinnamon Twist Recipe
by Sommer Collier — last updated on May 12, 2025 
This easy Cinnamon Twist Recipe makes perfectly crisp and soft homemade twists with just a handful of simple ingredients.
These Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists Are Pure Magic
Warm, crunchy, and soft, these Cinnamon Twists are easy to make at home, and they make the house smell fabulous!
All you need is 4 simple ingredients to make this irresistible treat. They’re a fabulous snack to serve with your favorite cup of joe, or as a dessert dunked in a warm chocolate dip.
Sommer’s Recipe Notes
This Cinnamon Twist Recipe makes the flakiest and most buttery twists that are dangerously good.
I love to eat these straight out of the oven and if I’m patient enough to wait for these to cool down, I give them a generous dunk in some melted chocolate. The best part is that from start to finish, this recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make!
Why You’ll Love This Cinnamon Twist Recipe:
- Quick and easy – All you need is 4 ingredients and a few minutes to make this simple dessert!
- Fuss free – By using store-bought puff pastry, you’ve literally saves yourself the hassle of a major clean up.
- Versatile – You can dip these twists in your favorite sauce, whether that’s melted milk, dark or white chocolate or even in a fruity jam.
These crispy fabulous cinnamon twists are the ultimate crowd pleaser, and trust me, you’ll be making these on repeat.
Ingredients and Notes
- Puff pastry – Use a store-bought puff pastry, and make sure to thaw it before baking.
- Granulated sugar – You can use either brown or coconut sugar.
- Cinnamon – I love to use a classic ground cinnamon, but see below for seasonal varieties.
- Salt – A pinch of salt will balance the sweetness of the sugar.
Recipe Variations and Dietary Swaps
- Holiday twist – For a seasonal twist, swap the cinnamon with a pumpkin pie or apple pie spice blend.
- Glaze – Drizzle the freshly baked puff pastry twists with a simple powdered sugar glaze.
- Chocolate surprise – Spread a layer of chocolate or Nutella over the puff pastry before twisting for a cheeky surprise.
- Savory – Instead of the cinnamon-sugar mixture, sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese and bake again for a savory version of this treat.
- Gluten-free – Use a GF version of store-bought puff pastry.
How to Make Cinnamon Twists
To make these sweet, flaky cinnamon twist treats from start to finish, all you need is just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients and a few minutes. Get ready to smell this cinnamon sugar perfection!
Find the full Cinnamon Twists recipe with detailed instructions and storage tips in the printable form at the bottom of the post!
Storage Notes
- Storing Leftovers – Place leftover cinnamon twists in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Reheating Leftovers – If you want to warm these up, bake in the oven for a few minutes until crispy.
- Freezing Leftovers – Freeze unbaked twists in a sealed freezer-safe bag for up to one month. You can bake from frozen. You can also freeze baked twists. Once they have cooled completely, wrap the twists individually in aluminum foil, then place them together in a freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to a month. Unwrap, thaw at room temperature, and reheat briefly in a 350°F oven.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve these with a hot cup of coffee, tea or a big old glass of chilled milk!
Buy most importantly, you’ve to pair these crunchy cinnamon twists with a decadent dip like this Chocolate Sauce, Nutella Chocolate Fondue, Cream Cheese Fruit Dip, Pumpkin Pie Dip, Salted Caramel Sauce, or this Warm Blueberry Sauce.
You can even put one on the side of a bowl of ice cream to fancy it up a bit.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your puff pastry isn’t puffing, it might be because the pastry got too warm before baking. Make sure that the puff pastry stays cold so that it puffs properly during the baking process. You can place them in the fridge for a few minutes before baking.
Yeah! Air fry them for 6-8 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 Pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set out a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper.
- Set out a small baking dish and combine the sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheet on a clean work surface. Cut the square in half. Then cut each half in 12 narrow strips. (I find it’s easiest to do this with a pizza cutter.) You should have 24 strips, about ½ X 5 inches long.
- Lay out two strips of the time. Fold the strips over lengthwise to make very thin, yet fatter, ribbons of pastry dough. Then twist the two strips together.
- Place the twisted pastry in the cinnamon sugar and shake to coat. Lay on the parchment paper. Twist and coat the rest of the puff pastry strips creating 12 cinnamon twists total. Spread them out on the baking sheet 1 ½ to 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 14 minutes until very puffy and golden.
- Once out of the oven, shake the cinnamon twists in the cinnamon sugar a second time to give them a fresh coating. Served warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Storing Leftovers – Place leftover cinnamon twists in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Reheating Leftovers – If you want to warm these up, bake in the oven for a few minutes until crispy.
- Freezing Leftovers – Freeze unbaked twists in a sealed freezer-safe bag for up to one month. You can bake from frozen. You can also freeze baked twists. Once they have cooled completely, wrap the twists individually in aluminum foil, then place them together in a freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to a month. Unwrap, thaw at room temperature, and reheat briefly in a 350°F oven.
I am teaching my kids to cook; this was such a fun, tasty, and easy recipe for them. They loved twisting the dough and dipping it into the cinnamon sugar. But their favorite part was eating them!
These really are so easy to make. My kids loved them and they look fancy too!
So easy and so tasty! My family practically inhaled them. :)
wow, these are super easy and they are just as delicious! thank you for sharing this amazing recipe!