Description
Mexican-inspired cinnamon twists weave sweet and spicy magic through delicate pastry spirals. Crisp, golden strands melt with sugary warmth, inviting passionate bakers to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Rhodes dinner rolls (thawed but still cold)
- 6 tbsps (85 g) butter (melted)
- ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese
- ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsps milk
Instructions
- Preparation: Lay frozen Rhodes rolls on a silicone-lined or greased baking sheet, drape with non-stick sprayed plastic wrap, and allow gradual thawing at room temperature or refrigerate overnight.
- Dough Transformation: Stretch each dough ball into a 14-inch rope, twist opposing ends 3-4 times, and gently pinch to create elegant spirals.
- Coating Process: Melt butter in one container, mix cinnamon and sugars in another. Immerse each twisted pastry first in melted butter, then thoroughly coat with the spiced sugar mixture.
- Rising Stage: Arrange sugar-encrusted twists with modest spacing on the prepared baking sheet. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise for 15-20 minutes.
- Baking Method: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake twists until golden and internal temperature reaches 190-200°F, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Dipping Sauce Creation: Whip cream cheese until silky using an electric mixer. Gradually blend powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to craft a luxurious complementary sauce.
- Serving Suggestion: Present warm twists alongside the creamy dip, inviting guests to savor the cinnamon-infused delicacy.
Notes
- Thaw with Care: Ensure even, gradual thawing of frozen rolls by covering with non-stick sprayed plastic wrap at room temperature or refrigerator overnight.
- Twist Like a Pro: Stretch dough into 14-inch ropes, twisting opposite ends 3-4 times and gently pinching to create perfect spiral shapes.
- Coat Completely: Fully submerge each twist first in melted butter, then thoroughly coat with cinnamon-sugar mixture for maximum flavor coverage.
- Rise to Perfection: Allow twists to rest and rise for 15-20 minutes before baking to achieve optimal volume and light, airy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus thawing and resting time)
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg