Cinnamon Sugar Easter Bunny Twists (Printable version)

Soft puff pastry shaped into bunny silhouettes, sprinkled with sweet cinnamon sugar and baked until golden.

# List of ingredients:

→ Pastry Components

01 - 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed (approximately 17.3 ounces each)
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1 tablespoon milk

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

04 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Decorative Elements

07 - 16 mini chocolate chips or raisins for eyes
08 - Powdered sugar for dusting

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
03 - Roll out 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 measuring approximately 1 1/2 inches wide.
05 - Twist individual strip several times to create texture. Form oval shape for body, looping remaining end to create bunny head. Pinch dough firmly to secure shape. Form small ear pieces from remaining dough if desired.
06 - Arrange formed bunny twists on prepared baking sheets, leaving adequate space between each piece for expansion during baking.
07 - Whisk egg with milk in small bowl until combined. Brush each pastry twist lightly with egg wash using pastry brush.
08 - Press mini chocolate chips or raisins into pastry to create eyes, ensuring they adhere to egg wash surface.
09 - Bake for 13-15 minutes until pastry achieves golden brown color and has puffed significantly. Monitor closely to prevent over-browning.
10 - Remove from oven and allow twists to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The puff pastry creates these impossibly flaky layers that shatter beautifully when you bite into them
  • They're deceptively simple but look like you spent hours on something fancy
  • The cinnamon sugar coating gets slightly caramelized in the oven, creating this irresistible crispy edge
02 -
  • Don't skip chilling your baking sheet for 10 minutes before baking—it helps the puff pastry hold its shape better
  • If your kitchen is warm, work with one pastry sheet at a time while keeping the other in the refrigerator
  • The egg wash is crucial for that golden color, but go easy or it'll pool in the creases
03 -
  • If your bunny shapes feel too floppy, pop the baking sheet in the freezer for 5 minutes before baking
  • Leftover cinnamon sugar keeps forever in a jar and is amazing on buttered toast

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