Easter Bunny Twists Pastry (Print)

Flaky cinnamon-sugar pastry twists shaped into playful bunny ears, finished with sweet icing and optional sprinkles.

# Ingredient list:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet (about 9 ounces) puff pastry, thawed if frozen
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Decoration

05 - 2 tablespoons icing sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon milk (or as needed)
07 - Colored sprinkles or pearl sugar, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth creases.
03 - Brush pastry with melted butter.
04 - Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon together; sprinkle evenly over pastry.
05 - Cut the pastry into 12 even strips (about 3/4 inch wide).
06 - Take each strip, twist both ends in opposite directions, then form a loop at the bottom to create bunny ear shapes.
07 - Place twists on the prepared tray, gently pressing down ends to hold shape.
08 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
09 - Cool slightly on a rack.
10 - Mix icing sugar and milk to make a glaze icing; drizzle over cooled twists. Add sprinkles if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These charming pastries turn ordinary puff pastry into something magical with just five minutes of shaping work
  • The cinnamon sugar filling creates that perfect bakery style aroma that fills your whole home
02 -
  • Keep your pastry chilled while working or the butter layers will melt and you lose the flaky magic
  • The glaze should be thick enough to hold its shape but thin enough to drizzle without clumping
03 -
  • A pizza cutter cuts cleaner strips than a knife and saves precious time
  • Press the twisted ends firmly onto the baking sheet to prevent them from unraveling in the oven