Cinnamon Toast Love Letters
Transform your mornings or dessert table with these whimsical Cinnamon Toast Love Letters, a delightful spin on classic cinnamon toast that’s as charming as it is delicious. Flaky puff pastry envelopes are filled with a buttery cinnamon-sugar filling, folded into adorable "love letter" shapes, and baked to golden perfection. Made with pantry-friendly ingredients like cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla, these pastries are quick to prepare, taking just 15 minutes of prep time before baking. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a romantic treat, they’re beautifully finished with an optional dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of elegance. Serve these pastries warm alongside a steaming cup of coffee or tea, or elevate them further with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert. This fun and easy recipe yields 8 servings, making it ideal for sharing sweet moments with loved ones!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Allow the puff pastry sheets to thaw slightly, about 5-10 minutes, until pliable but still cold.
In a small bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Lightly flour your work surface and unfold the puff pastry sheets. Roll out each sheet slightly to smooth out the creases.
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut each puff pastry sheet into 4 equal squares (8 squares total).
Brush a thin layer of the cinnamon-sugar mixture onto the center of each pastry square. Be careful not to overfill; about 1 teaspoon per square works best.
Fold each square into an envelope or 'love letter' shape: first fold one corner into the center, followed by the opposite corner, overlapping slightly, and seal with a dab of the cinnamon mixture to hold in place. Repeat with the other two corners to form a sealed envelope shape.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 teaspoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the pastry envelopes with the egg wash for a golden, shiny finish.
Place the pastries on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastries have puffed up and turned golden brown.
Remove the pastries from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar for added sweetness and flair before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Pair with coffee, tea, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.0 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.2 g | 201% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 344 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 559 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.4 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 222 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
