Description
Cinnamon Crunch Knots are the perfect way to elevate your breakfast experience. These delightful pastries, made from simple refrigerated pizza dough, are twisted into charming knots and generously coated with a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture. Easy to make in just seven steps, they fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma that will have everyone gathering around the breakfast table. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or served at brunch gatherings, these delicious knots are sure to impress family and friends alike. Customize them with your favorite icing or enjoy them plain for a delightful treat any time of day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16.5 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the refrigerated pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Brush the rolled-out dough evenly with melted butter.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the buttered dough.
- Cut the dough into strips approximately 1 inch wide; twist each strip several times and form it into knots before placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg