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Easter Bunny Twists

Easter Bunny Twists that Bring Joy to Your Holiday Table

These adorable Easter Bunny Twists combine puff pastry with a delightful cinnamon filling, creating charming treats for your holiday table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 12 twists
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 pkg Frozen puff pastry 17.3 oz, thaw before use
  • 3 Tbsp Unsalted butter melted, can substitute with margarine
  • All-purpose flour for dusting
For the Cinnamon Filling
  • 2 Tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp Cold water
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 3 oz Cream cheese room temperature, can replace with dairy-free alternative
  • 2 Tbsp Unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ sugar 115 g
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • pinch Kosher salt to balance sweetness

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • knife or pizza cutter
  • mixing bowl
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easter Bunny Twists
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lightly dust your work surface with all-purpose flour.
  3. Roll out the thawed puff pastry into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick.
  4. Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together in a small bowl.
  5. Slice pastry into strips about 3 inches wide and make cuts along the sides.
  6. Brush each strip with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  7. Twist each strip, making cuts face outward to mimic bunny ears.
  8. Bake in the oven for about 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Transfer to a cooling rack while preparing frosting by mixing cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  10. Once cooled, decorate with cream cheese frosting to create bunny tails.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twistCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust the amount of cinnamon sugar to suit your taste, and feel free to experiment with different fillings if desired.

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