Cinnamon Sugar Easter Bunny Twists (Printable Version)

Fluffy pastry bunnies dusted with sweet cinnamon sugar, ready in 35 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pastry Components

01 - 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed (approximately 17.3 ounces each)
02 - 1 large egg, for egg wash
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

→ Optional Decoration

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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, mixing until evenly blended.
03 - Roll out puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Brush each sheet thoroughly with melted butter, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture evenly across the surface.
04 - Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice each pastry sheet into 4 long strips approximately 1 1/2 inches wide.
05 - Twist each strip several times, then form into bunny silhouette: create an oval body shape and loop one end to form the head, pinching dough to secure. Shape small pieces for ears if desired.
06 - Place shaped bunnies on prepared baking sheets, leaving adequate space between each for expansion during baking.
07 - Whisk egg with milk in a small bowl until combined. Lightly brush each twist with egg wash using a pastry brush.
08 - Press mini chocolate chips or raisins into dough to create eyes, if using decorative toppings.
09 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until twists are puffed and golden brown, rotating pans halfway through for even browning.
10 - Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly on baking sheets. Dust generously with powdered sugar just before serving.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • These come together in under 40 minutes but look like you spent all morning creating something special
  • The puff pastry creates impossibly flaky layers that practically melt in your mouth
  • Kids and adults alike cannot resist grabbing these bunny shaped treats
02 -
  • Keep your pastry cold while working because warm puff pastry loses its ability to puff properly in the oven
  • Really pinch those dough connections secure or your bunnies might untwist into abstract shapes while baking
  • The egg wash is not just for color because it helps the cinnamon sugar adhere during baking
03 -
  • Work with one pastry sheet at a time while keeping the other in the refrigerator
  • If your bunnies lose definition while baking, embrace the rustic look because they taste the same

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