Cinnamon Sugar Easter Bunny Twists (Printable)

Soft puff pastry bunny shapes coated in buttery cinnamon sugar, perfect for celebrating Easter with a sweet homemade treat.

# What You Need:

→ Pastry Components

01 - 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed (about 17 oz total)
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

→ Optional Decoration

07 - 16 mini chocolate chips or raisins for eyes
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 until evenly mixed.
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 the surface.
04 - Using pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice each sheet into 4 long strips approximately 1 1/2 inches wide.
05 - Twist each strip several times. Form into bunny silhouette by creating an oval body shape and looping the end into a head, pinching dough to secure. Shape small pieces into ears if desired.
06 - Place shaped bunny twists on prepared baking sheets, leaving adequate space between each for expansion during baking.
07 - Whisk egg with milk in small bowl until blended. Lightly brush each bunny twist with egg wash mixture.
08 - Press mini chocolate chips or raisins into dough to create eyes, if using decoration.
09 - Bake for 13-15 minutes until twists are golden brown and fully puffed.
10 - Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These twisty bunnies look fancy but take about five minutes to shape and even less time to vanish from the serving platter
  • The cinnamon sugar coating creates this incredible crunch that gives way to buttery flaky layers inside
  • Kids and adults both get genuinely excited about picking out their own bunny from the batch
02 -
  • Work quickly once the puff pastry is out of the fridge, because warm pastry won't give you those impressive flaky layers
  • The egg wash is what makes them glossy and golden, so don't skip it even if you're tempted to save time
  • Don't worry if your bunnies look imperfect, they'll puff and transform in the oven into something whimsical and charming
03 -
  • Chill your baking sheet in the freezer for 10 minutes before arranging the bunnies, and they'll puff even higher in the oven
  • If the cinnamon sugar falls off while shaping, gently press it back into the buttered pastry with your fingertips

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