Yuletide Twisters
Add a touch of festive magic to your holiday spread with Yuletide Twisters, a delightful blend of warm spices and buttery puff pastry that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. These golden-brown pastry spirals are brushed with melted butter, layered with a cinnamon-nutmeg sugar blend, and baked to flaky perfection. Topped with a delicate drizzle of vanilla glaze, they strike the perfect balance between sweet and spiced. With a simple prep process using thawed puff pastry sheets and just 15 minutes in the oven, these versatile treats make an ideal addition to holiday brunches, dessert trays, or cozy evening snacks. Whether served warm or at room temperature, Yuletide Twisters are guaranteed to spread cheer with every bite! Perfect for Christmas entertaining or winter gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Frozen puff pastry sheets (thawed)
- 0.5 cup Light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large Egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, lay out one sheet of puff pastry. Roll gently with a rolling pin to ensure an even thickness.
Brush the melted butter over the entire surface of the pastry sheet.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture evenly over the buttered puff pastry sheet.
Lay the second puff pastry sheet over the top, pressing down lightly to adhere the layers.
Brush the top layer with the beaten egg wash.
Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the layered pastry into strips approximately 1 inch wide and 6 inches long.
Carefully twist each strip several times to create a spiral shape and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each for expansion.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the twists are golden brown and puffed.
While the twisters are baking, prepare the vanilla glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust with additional milk for a thinner consistency if desired.
Once baked, remove the twisters from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.
Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm (but not hot) pastries using a spoon or piping bag.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy the festive flavors of these Yuletide Twisters!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.0 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 251 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 511 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.3 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 186.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 337 mg | 7% | |
*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.
