Easter Bunny Twists (Printable)
Lightly sweetened puff pastry twisted into bunny ear shapes with cinnamon sugar and icing glaze
# What You'll Need:
→ Pastry
01 - 1 sheet puff pastry (approximately 9 oz), 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 milk, or as needed
07 - Colored sprinkles or pearl sugar, optional
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth out any creases.
03 - Brush the entire surface of the pastry with melted butter using a pastry brush.
04 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the buttered pastry.
05 - Cut the pastry into 12 even strips, approximately ¾ inch wide.
06 - Hold each strip at both ends and twist in opposite directions. Form a small loop at the bottom to create the bunny ear shape.
07 - Place the shaped twists on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press down the ends to help them hold their shape during baking.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
09 - Transfer the twists to a wire rack and let cool slightly.
10 - Whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled twists and add sprinkles if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They're impossibly cute but take zero special skills to make
- The cinnamon sugar coating caramelizes into something addictive
- Kids will think you're secretly a pastry wizard
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- Work quickly once the pastry starts warming up or it becomes frustratingly sticky
- Press the twisted ends firmly onto the baking sheet so they hold their shape in the oven
- The glaze sets fast so add sprinkles immediately after drizzling
03 -
- Keep a small bowl of flour nearby for dusting your fingers while shaping
- Use a pizza cutter for the cleanest, fastest strips