Best 6 Cinnamon Roll Twirls Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of cinnamon roll twirls, where flaky layers of golden brown pastry embrace a sweet and irresistible cinnamon sugar filling. These bite-sized treats are a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a delightful combination of crispy edges, soft centers, and the perfect balance of sweet and spice.

Savor the classic cinnamon roll twirls, where the traditional flavors of cinnamon and sugar take center stage. For those seeking a unique twist, explore the variations that incorporate the tangy zest of orange or the nutty crunch of pecans. And for a truly indulgent experience, discover the chocolate cinnamon roll twirls, where rich cocoa intertwines with the classic cinnamon filling, creating a taste sensation that will tantalize your taste buds.

With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes cater to bakers of all skill levels, ensuring that everyone can create these delectable treats in the comfort of their own kitchen. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cinnamon roll twirls.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON TWIRL ROLY-POLY



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My whole house smells incredible when this cake is in the oven. Change it up with other extracts-maple is heavenly. -Holly Balzer-Harz, Malone, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Dash salt
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
FILLING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 to 2 teaspoons half-and-half cream or 2% milk
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, optional
GLAZE:
1/4 cup butter
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream or 2% milk
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Line bottom and sides of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with parchment; grease parchment., Beat eggs on high speed until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Gradually beat in sugar until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; beat in water and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture, mixing just until combined., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake until cake springs back when lightly touched, 10-12 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Invert onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off parchment. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack., Meanwhile, beat butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until creamy. Unroll cake; spread brown sugar mixture over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges., For filling, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Beat in confectioners' sugar and cinnamon; gradually add cream until mixture reaches a spreadable consistency. Spread filling over brown sugar mixture. If desired, sprinkle with walnuts. Roll up again, without towel; trim ends if needed. Place on a platter, seam side down., For glaze, heat butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until foamy and golden, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla, then add cream 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring well, until mixture reaches a pourable consistency. Slowly pour glaze over top of cake, allowing some to flow over sides. If desired, top with walnuts. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CINNAMON TWIRL COOKIES



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These rolled cookies are tasty and fun to make with your family. The sugary mixture of walnuts and cinnamon is a light, sweet filling that will leave everyone wanting another bite. -Phyllis Cappuccio, Malden, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 64 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Dash salt
FILLING:
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat margarine and sour cream until blended. Add egg yolk; mix well. Combine flour and salt; add to margarine mixture and mix well (dough will be sticky). Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Divide dough into eighths. On a well-floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle. Cut each circle into 8 triangles. Combine the walnuts, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over each triangle. , Roll up triangles from the wide ends and place point side down 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 20-22 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

QUICK CINNAMON ROLLS



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Quick and easy cinnamon rolls from scratch, with no yeast, proofing, or kneading necessary!

Provided by shaunawillman

Categories     Bread

Time 40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup butter, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
¾ cup milk
1 egg
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush a 9-inch square baking dish with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  • Whisk flour, 2 tablespoons white sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Work 3 tablespoons softened butter into flour mixture using your hands. Beat milk and egg together in another bowl; pour into flour-butter mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and roll dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Brush surface of dough with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  • Whisk 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1/2 of the cinnamon sugar mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar over butter-brushed dough. Roll dough around filling to form a log; cut log into 18 rolls and place rolls in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rolls are set, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until frosting is smooth. Top hot cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 36.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 262.1 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

PUFF PASTRY CINNAMON ROLLS



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Use ready-made puff pastry to quickly and easily make these cinnamon rolls - an all-butter pastry will give the best flavour

Provided by Monaz Dumasia

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch, Snack

Time 25m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1½ tbsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp caster sugar
320g ready-rolled puff pastry
plain flour, for dusting
1 medium egg, beaten
50g icing sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line large baking tray with baking parchment. Stir the cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl. Unravel the puff pastry on a lightly floured work surface, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture all over the top. Gently level the cinnamon sugar mixture with the back of a spoon so it covers the pastry almost completely, leaving a 1cm border on one of the short sides. Brush a little of the beaten egg over the exposed pastry border.
  • Roll the pastry up in a tight log from the short side without the border. Gently press along the egg-washed border to seal, then slice into 12 equal rounds. Arrange the cinnamon rolls on the prepared baking tray, placing them up against each other so they're just touching. Brush the remaining beaten egg all over the tops and sides of the pastry, then bake for 15-18 mins until golden and risen. Leave to cool on the tray for 10-15 mins.
  • Combine the icing sugar with 1½ tsp water in a small bowl until you have a thick icing that easily runs off the spoon. Drizzle this over the warm rolls, then immediately serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.24 milligram of sodium

BITE-SIZE CINNAMON-PECAN TWIRLS



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Make and share this Bite-Size Cinnamon-Pecan Twirls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 46m

Yield 20 mini rolls

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Bake pecans and butter in a lightly greased 8-inch round cake pan 2 minutes. Swirl pan to combine, and bake 2 more minutes. Remove from oven, and stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; spread mixture over bottom of pan.
  • Unroll crescent roll dough, and separate into 4 rectangles, pressing perforations to seal. Stir together granulated sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; sprinkle over rectangles. Roll up each rectangle tightly, starting at 1 long side; press edges to seal. Cut each log into 5 slices; place slices, cut sides down, in prepared pan. (Space slices equally in pan; slices will not touch.).
  • Bake at 375° for 14 to 16 minutes or until center rolls are golden brown and done. Remove from oven, and immediately invert pan onto a serving plate. Spoon any topping in pan over rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.4, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 11.8, Sodium 73.2, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 1.4

CINNAMON ROLL TWIRLS



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A recipe I have yet to try, but sounds delicious! One side note on the recipe is to eat the same day as it is baked and to roll the cake while it is still warm.

Provided by catercow

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 10 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (8 ounce) package fat free cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 egg
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar
4 -5 teaspoons skim milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 15 by 10 inch jelly roll pan with waxed paper and grease lightly.
  • In a bowl, beat at medium cream cheese, sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Beat in egg. Pour filling into pan and spread evenly. Refridgerate.
  • In a large bowl, beat on high the 3 eggs until light and fluffy (2 minutes). Gradually add in sugar until thickened (2 minutes).
  • In another bowl combine flour and baking soda.
  • On low speed, blend flour mix in egg mix. Add water and vanilla and beat once more.
  • Pout batter over filling and spread evenly.
  • Bake until the cake "springs" back when pressed (20 minutes).
  • Invert cake into a baking sheet and peel away wax paper. Cut into 5 lengthwise strips, then cut in half widthwise.
  • Roll each strip into a small spiral with filling facing inches Let cool.
  • Mix powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until it is a thick glaze. Drizzle over top of the cakes and let stand until the glaze sets.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar in the filling.
  • To make the swirls even more gooey, add a tablespoon of melted butter to the filling before rolling it up.
  • If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass to roll out the dough.
  • To make sure the rolls are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one of them. If it comes out clean, they're done.
  • For a crispy topping, brush the rolls with melted butter before baking.

Conclusion:

These cinnamon roll twirls are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive dessert, give these rolls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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