Puff Pastry Cinnamon Sugar Pinwheels
Puff Pastry Cinnamon Sugar Pinwheels are an irresistible treat that combines the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar with flaky puff pastry. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful pinwheels are quick to make and guaranteed to bring joy to your kitchen. Whether enjoyed at a family gathering or as a sweet snack during the week, each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s hard to resist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Brush melted butter evenly over the pastry.
- In a bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over the buttered pastry.
- Roll the pastry tightly from one edge and slice into 1-inch thick pinwheels.
- Place pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet and brush tops with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment with fillings like chocolate chips or chopped nuts for variety. For a vegan version, use dairy-free butter and ensure your puff pastry is egg-free.