Best 7 Cinnamon Twirls Recipes

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Indulge your senses with the delectable aroma of freshly baked cinnamon twirls. These irresistible pastries, also known as cinnamon buns or cinnamon rolls, are a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds from the first bite. With a golden-brown exterior and a soft, fluffy interior generously swirled with cinnamon sugar, these treats are a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Whether you prefer them glazed, iced, or simply dusted with powdered sugar, cinnamon twirls are a versatile delight that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. With our carefully curated selection of recipes, you'll find variations to suit every palate, from classic cinnamon twirls to decadent cream cheese-filled versions and even gluten-free options for those with dietary restrictions. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of these irresistible cinnamon-infused delights.

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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.

CINNAMON SWIRLS



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The perfect accompaniment to a warming cup of coffee on a rainy afternoon

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 1h

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

175g softened butter
50g golden caster sugar
50g icing sugar
2 egg yolks
2 tsp vanilla extract
300g plain flour
2 tbsp demerara sugar , plus a few extra pinches
2 tsp cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix the butter, caster and icing sugar, egg yolks and vanilla with a wooden spoon until creamy, then mix in the flour in 2 batches. Roll out to a 20 x 30cm rectangle on a sheet of baking parchment. Mix the demerara sugar with the cinnamon, sprinkle all over the dough, then gently roll over a rolling pin again to press the sugar in a little. Roll up from one of the 20cm sides using the parchment to help, wrap in the parchment and chill for 30 mins, or up to a day.
  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Thinly slice into about 20 biscuits, scatter with a pinch more sugar, then bake on baking sheets for 10-12 mins until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.11 milligram of sodium

CINNAMON PECAN BUNS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 buns

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 1/2 ounces/100g butter, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 1/2 ounces/100 g soft light brown sugar
3 1/2 ounces/100 g toasted pecans, chopped*
13 ounces/375 g plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ounce/25 g caster sugar
2 ounces/50 g butter, softened
1 egg, beaten
7 fluid ounces/200 ml milk
3 ounces/75 g icing sugar
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons boiling water

Steps:

  • These sweet, buttery and nutty treats are delicious with a cup of tea or coffee. Normally made with a yeast-risen dough, the buns in this recipe are made using a slightly faster method.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F/ 230 degrees C /Gas mark 8, and butter and flour the cake tin.
  • For the filling: Cream the butter and cinnamon together in a large bowl or in an electric food mixer until soft. Add the brown sugar and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy and then stir in the chopped toasted pecans. Set aside (not in the refrigerator).
  • For the dough: Sift the flour, baking powder and cinnamon together into a large bowl.
  • Add the caster sugar, then add the butter and, using your fingertips, rub it in until the mixture resembles bread crumbs. Whisk the beaten egg and milk together in a separate bowl, then make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour in most of the liquid (all but 2 fluid ounces/60 ml). Using one hand with your fingers outstretched like a claw, move your hand around in one direction (clockwise or counter-clockwise) until the dough comes together. Cook's Note: You may need to add the rest of the milk as the dough should be soft and a little sticky.
  • To make the buns: Tip the dough out onto a floured work surface and dust with flour. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough until it is a 14 by 10- inches/35 by 25 cm rectangle and about 3/4-inch/2 cm thick.
  • Spread the filling all over the rectangle, then with the widest end facing you, roll up the dough away from you so that it resembles a Swiss roll. Cut the 'log' 11 times to make 12 slices, each 1 1/4-inches/3 cm thick. Place the pieces cut-side facing up, with a tiny bit of space between each 'swirl', in the prepared cake tin.
  • Bake in the oven 10 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F/200 degrees C/Gas mark 6 and cook for a further 25 to 35 minutes or until risen, golden brown and cooked in the centre. They should have joined together to make a lovely cluster of buns.
  • Allow the buns to stand in the tin for 2 to 3 minutes before carefully turning out and cooling on a wire rack. When cool, transfer to a serving plate or cake stand.
  • For the icing: Sift the icing sugar (confectioners') into a bowl, add 1 tablespoon boiling water and mix well, adding another 1/2 to 1 tablespoon boiling water, if necessary, until the icing is soft, but not too runny. Drizzle the icing over the buns.
  • To serve: Break each bun off with your hand or cut into slices.

PUFF PASTRY CINNAMON SWIRLS



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Learn how to make the best cinnamon swirls with this recipe drizzled in icing. This UK cinnamon swirl recipe is so easy to make!

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Breakfast     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 6

375 g Ready-Made Puff Pastry (One Pack)
50 g Butter
50 g Light Brown Sugar (Muscovado )
2 tbsp Cinnamon
2 tbsp Icing Sugar
1 tbsp Water

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to gas mark 4/180°C/350°F
  • In a mixing bowl, mix the butter, light brown sugar and cinnamon together with a spoon until combined.
  • Unroll the ready-made puff pastry and spread the cinnamon, butter and light brown sugar mixture evenly over all the pastry leaving a small 1cm gap around the surface. Roll your pastry like a swiss roll.
  • With a sharp knife or a piece of string, cut the pastry approximately 2cm long.
  • Place them on the baking tray and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Leave space in-between each cinnamon swirl as they do expand in the oven whilst baking.
  • In a small bowl, mix the icing sugar and water together until well combined. Using a spoon or a piping bag, drizzle the icing over each homemade cinnamon swirl in a diagonal motion from top to bottom.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 163 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

3-INGREDIENT CINNAMON-SUGAR TWISTS



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These buttery, flaky twists have a crispy, warmly spiced glaze.

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     3-Ingredient Recipes     Cinnamon     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough     Dessert     snack     Bread     Bake

Yield Makes 12-18 twists

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of kosher salt
14-17 ounces frozen puff pastry, thawed

Steps:

  • Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 400°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment. Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt on a large plate. Fill a small bowl or glass with cold water.
  • Roll out pastry between 2 sheets of parchment until short side is 10" long and dough is about 1/8" thick. Freeze dough 5 minutes. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut dough crosswise into 1" strips. Transfer half of strips to refrigerator. Working one at a time, brush strip lightly with water (or use your fingertips), then immediately transfer to sugar mixture and turn to coat.
  • Starting from the middle, use both hands to twist dough to the ends. Transfer to prepared sheet, arranging twists vertically. Repeat with remaining dough. Freeze 10 minutes.
  • Bake twists, rotating sheets front to back and top to bottom halfway through, until golden brown and beginning to caramelize, 18-20 minutes. Using tongs, immediately lift twists from parchment and let cool with 1 end on rim of baking sheet (work carefully, sugar coating will be very hot).

CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD



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Your family will be impressed with the soft texture and appealing swirls of cinnamon in these lovely breakfast loaves. —Diane Armstrong, Elm Grove, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1 cup sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, butter, salt and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 18x8-in. rectangle; sprinkle each with about 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans, seam side down., Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARAMEL ROLLS



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Everyone loves the sweet, cinnamon, twisty twirls of caramel rolls. These are easy to make and bake in just 10 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
36 pecan halves
2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup cold water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Place 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons butter and 3 pecan halves in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups; place in oven until melted.
  • Stir Bisquick and cold water until soft dough forms; beat vigorously 20 strokes. Gently smooth dough into ball on surface sprinkled with Bisquick. Knead 5 times. Roll dough into rectangle, 15x9 inches. Spread rectangle with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with 1/4 cup brown sugar and the cinnamon. Roll up tightly, beginning at 15-inch side; pinch edge of dough into roll to seal. Cut into twelve 1 1/4-inch slices. Place slices in muffin cups.
  • Bake about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately turn pan upside down onto heatproof serving plate. Leave pan over rolls a minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg

Tips:

  • To make the perfect cinnamon filling, mix together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla sugar until well combined.
  • When rolling the dough, make sure to roll it out evenly and thinly so that the cinnamon filling is evenly distributed.
  • Before baking, brush the cinnamon rolls with an egg wash to give them a golden brown color.
  • Bake the cinnamon rolls until they are golden brown and cooked through. This will usually take around 20-25 minutes.
  • Let the cinnamon rolls cool slightly before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon rolls are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect cinnamon rolls that are sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet and satisfying snack, give this recipe a try!

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