Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easiest Cinnamon Crunch Knots, a sweet treat that effortlessly combines cinnamon and sugar into a fun, twisty shape. These soft, fluffy knots are perfect for any occasion—whether as an afternoon snack, a breakfast delight, or a charming dessert at brunch. With just under an hour from start to finish, you can whip up these irresistible goodies using simple pantry staples, making them an ideal choice for spontaneous baking sessions. Plus, the joy of twisting the dough is not just for adults; kids will love getting involved too! Customize your knots with nuts or chocolate chips for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 – 3 cups white whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup warm water or warm milk
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 7 tablespoons salted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm water or milk, honey, and butter; mix until smooth.
- Let the dough rise for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread with melted butter, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Cut into strips, twist each strip into knots, and place on the baking sheet.
- Top with the crunch mixture made from brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake for about 16-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 knot (50g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg