Cinnamon Sugar Easter Bunny Twists (Printer-friendly)
Fluffy puff pastry bunny shapes twisted with cinnamon sugar for a festive Easter treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pastry Components
01 - 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed (about 17.5 oz each)
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1 tbsp milk
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
04 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Decoration
07 - 16 mini chocolate chips or raisins
08 - Powdered sugar for dusting
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
03 - Roll out thawed puff pastry sheets on lightly floured surface. Brush each sheet generously with melted butter, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture evenly across surface.
04 - Using pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice each pastry sheet into 4 long strips approximately 1 1/2 inches wide.
05 - Twist each strip several times. Form into bunny silhouette by creating oval body and looping end for head, pinching dough to secure shape. Shape small pieces into ears if desired.
06 - Place shaped bunnies on prepared baking sheets, leaving adequate space between each for expansion during baking.
07 - Whisk large egg with milk in small bowl until well combined. Brush each bunny twist lightly with egg wash mixture.
08 - Press mini chocolate chips or raisins into dough to create bunny eyes if using decoration.
09 - Bake for 13–15 minutes until pastry is puffed, golden brown, and fully cooked through.
10 - Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly on baking sheets. Dust with powdered sugar before serving warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They look impressive but only take about 20 minutes of hands on time
- The cinnamon sugar creates this incredible caramelized crunch on the outside
- Kids and adults both get genuinely excited about these bunny shapes
02 -
- Warm puff pastry becomes impossible to work with, so keep unused portions in the fridge while shaping
- The egg wash helps the cinnamon sugar adhere and creates that beautiful golden shine
- These are best served warm but can be reheated in a 350°F oven for 3 minutes
03 -
- Rotate the baking sheets halfway through for even browning
- Let them cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving, they are fragile when hot