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Soft & Gooey Cinnamon Twists with Cream Cheese Icing

Deliciously soft and gooey cinnamon twists topped with a rich cream cheese icing, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup milk warm
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Cinnamon Filling
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
Cream Cheese Icing
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in flour until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl and cover. Let rise for 1 hour.
Make the Filling
  1. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter until well combined.
Shape the Twists
  1. Preheat the oven to 375?F (190?C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
  2. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough. Cut the dough into strips and twist each strip.
  3. Place the twists on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let rise for another 15 minutes.
Bake and Ice
  1. Bake the twists in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  2. While baking, prepare the cream cheese icing by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Once the twists are baked, drizzle the cream cheese icing over them while they are still warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cinnamon twists are best served warm and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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