Cinnamon Twists are a quick and easy treat that will wake up your world! You’ll be shocked at the delicious sweet treat you can have, even while on a diet. You may think you have to stay away from anything that has to do with cinnamon sugar, but not this recipe. It’s lightened up because I used just two tablespoons of sugar for the entire recipe. Spread across 18 servings, you’re only getting two grams of sugar at a time. It’s just enough to curb that sweet tooth while also letting you enjoy the fun foods in life.
To make Cinnamon Twists you need just four ingredients, and three of them you probably already have in your pantry. A buttery crescent dough is twisted up with aromatic cinnamon and sweet sugar. Once it’s baked, you get a golden, crispy twist of sugary dough. You and your kids will love having these sweet treats throughout the week. You can join right in without feeling guilty about overdoing your diet.
Three reasons why you need to make this recipe!
You can’t get much simpler when it comes to baked desserts.
This dessert is so easy that you won’t mind making it often. And once you taste them, you will make them often! There’s beauty in keeping things simple, and these cinnamon twists show you just that.
You can get the kiddos involved.
Start your kids in the kitchen young, and they will grow up with a lifelong skill! This recipe is perfect for starting them out because it’s so simple and no “knife skills” are involved.
The recipe for cinnamon twists makes a lot of servings.
You get 18 cinnamon twists in just one recipe. So it’s a great option to have on hand to feed guests if you want something fun and quick.
Ingredients you need to make Cinnamon Twists:
- 1 pack of reduced fat Pillsbury crescent rolls
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened apple sauce
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
How to make Cinnamon Twists (step by step):
- Preheat the oven to 375F, spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and portion it into four sections of two. Pinch any seams closed.
- Using a pastry brush, brush the apple sauce onto two of your dough pieces.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bag or bowl and then sprinkle 1 tablespoon onto each dough piece that you brushed with apple sauce. Set the rest aside to sprinkle on top of the cinnamon twists.
- Place the other dough pieces on top of the covered pieces.
- Use a pizza cutter and cut each piece into 9 small strips.
- Grab the ends of each small strip, and twist in opposite directions until you get a pretty spiral all the way down the piece. Place each piece on the cookie sheet. Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar mix.
- Bake them in the oven for 10-12 minutes, checking often so they don’t burn.
Makes 18 cinnamon twists. Nutrition info for 1 twist: Calories 46, Fat 1 g, Saturated fat .45 g, Carbs 7 g, Fiber .14 g, Sugars 2.8 g, Sodium 97 mg, Protein 1 g.
WW Points
- Reduced fat Pillsbury crescent rolls 27 points
- Apple sauce 0 points
- Sugar 7 points
- Cinnamon 0 points
2 points per twist based on the WW app recipe creator.
If you’re using an older version of WW, check out these points below.
2PP, 2SP blue, green & purple
Different ways to change up this recipe:
- You can try using a Splenda baking sugar instead of table sugar to save yourself some points.
- Switch the sugar to brown sugar or Splenda brown sugar for a caramelized flavor.
- Consider using different spices like pumpkin pie spice when the season calls for it.
- Mix together Swerve confectioners sugar and a teaspoon or so of milk for a calorie-free dipping sauce.
- Adding mini white chocolate chips would be so good in these twists- just consider the points it will add if you’re on Weight Watchers.
Tips and Tricks for Making Cinnamon Twists:
- If you don’t have applesauce, you can use an egg white, egg wash, or even spray butter. To use spray butter, just lightly spray the butter over the dough. To use an egg white or egg wash, beat the egg white or egg in a small bowl until frothy. Spread it onto the dough with the pastry brush in place of the applesauce. I originally used applesauce because it doesn’t add any more points, but if eggs are a zero point food for you, using an egg wash is just as good.
- Keep these twists in a sealed container at room temp for up to a week. They are best served immediately after baking, but if eating over a few days, I suggest crisping them up in an air fryer before eating.
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Cinnamon twists
Ingredients
- 1 pack of reduced fat pillsbury crescent rolls
- 1 Tbsp apple sauce
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F, spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and portion it into four sections of two. Pinch any seams closed.
- Using a pastry brush, brush on the apple sauce onto two of your dough pieces.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bag or bowl and then sprinkle 1 tablespoon onto each dough piece that you brushed with apple sauce. Set the rest aside to sprinkle on top of the cinnamon twists.
- Place the other dough pieces on top of the covered pieces.
- Use a pizza cutter and cut each piece into 9 small strips.
- Grab the ends of each small strip, and twist in opposite directions until you get a pretty spiral all the way down the piece. Place each piece on the cookie sheet. Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar mix.
- Bake them in the oven for 10-12 minutes, checking often so they don't burn.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi do these freeze well?
Hi Kerri, yes they should 🙂
I used stevia granulated sugar substitute instead of sugar for 0 points.
Good to know 🙂 I just don’t really care for sugar subs
Can you use puff pastry
Yes I think it will work out just not sure on the points sorry