Easter Bunny Cinnamon Pastry Twists (Printable)

Flaky cinnamon-sugar pastries twisted into bunny ear shapes, topped with sweet icing and sprinkles for Easter festivities.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastry Components

01 - 1 sheet puff pastry (approximately 9 ounces), thawed if frozen
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Decoration

05 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon whole milk (or additional as needed for consistency)
07 - Colored sprinkles or pearl sugar, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth any creases from folding.
03 - Brush the entire surface of pastry with melted butter using a pastry brush.
04 - Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture evenly over buttered pastry.
05 - Cut pastry into 12 even strips, approximately 3/4 inch wide, using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
06 - Hold each strip at both ends and twist in opposite directions to create spirals. Form a small loop at the bottom to resemble bunny ears.
07 - Place shaped twists on prepared baking sheet. Gently press ends to secure the shape during baking.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until twists are puffed and golden brown.
09 - Transfer twists to a wire cooling rack. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before glazing.
10 - Whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled twists and sprinkle with decorations if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cinnamon sugar filling caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating these irresistible crispy edges
  • Kids can actually help shape them, making it the perfect holiday baking project
  • They come together in under 40 minutes but look like you spent all morning in the kitchen
02 -
  • Work quickly once the pastry is out of the fridge, it becomes unmanageably soft if it warms up too much
  • Do not overfill with sugar or it will spill out during baking and burn on your parchment paper
  • The twists will puff significantly in the oven, so space them at least 5 centimeters apart on the tray
03 -
  • Use a ruler when cutting strips so all your bunnies are the same size and bake evenly
  • Chill your shaped twists for 10 minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm

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