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Cinnamon Crescent Twists

This is such an easy dish to make with a toddler and usually all ingredients we have on a regular basis! It's one of our go-to weekend breakfast treats.

Golden cinnamon crescent roll twists with glaze

The recipe

Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
14 minutes
Serves
4

Ingredients

Twists

  • 8 oz pkg refrigerated crescent rolls
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Glaze

  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 to 1½ tsp hot water

Instructions

  1. 01

    Separate crescent roll dough into four rectangles and press the seams to seal

  2. 02

    Mix together the brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Spread evenly over two of the rectangles

  3. 03

    Top with the remaining two rectangles to create a sandwich

  4. 04

    Starting from the long side, cut each rectangle into three strips (a pizza cutter works great here). Twist each strip several times and seal the ends together

  5. 05

    Place on a greased baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 12–14 minutes, until golden brown

  6. 06

    Immediately transfer to a wire rack. Whisk together the glaze ingredients and brush over the warm twists