Easter Bunny Twists (Print)

Flaky pastry spirals twisted into adorable bunny shapes, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and glazed

# What You 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 icing sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon milk (or as needed for consistency)
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 and set aside.
02 - On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth any creases and ensure even thickness.
03 - Brush the entire surface of the pastry with melted butter using a pastry brush, ensuring even coverage.
04 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly across the buttered pastry surface.
05 - Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the pastry into 12 even strips, approximately ¾ inch wide.
06 - Hold each strip at both ends and twist in opposite directions to create a spiral effect. Form a small loop at the bottom to resemble bunny ear shapes.
07 - Place the shaped twists on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press the ends down to help maintain their shape during baking.
08 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until the pastry turns golden brown and puffs up significantly. Remove from oven when fully cooked.
09 - Transfer the twists to a wire cooling rack and allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes until they can be handled comfortably.
10 - Whisk together icing sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled twists and immediately add sprinkles if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cinnamon sugar filling creates this caramelized crunch that makes people pause mid conversation
  • They come together in under 40 minutes even if youre simultaneously hiding eggs and managing sugar fueled children
  • The bunny ear shape is whimsical but not so cute that adults feel weird eating them
02 -
  • If your kitchen is warm, work quickly because buttery pastry becomes impossible to twist once it softens too much
  • Do not skip pressing the ends down or your bunny ears will untwist in the oven and become regular spirals
  • The glaze needs to be applied while twists are slightly warm or it will not soak in properly
03 -
  • Use a pizza cutter for the cleanest strips, it slices through puff pastry without dragging
  • If you add sprinkles, do it immediately after glazing while the icing is still wet so they stick

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