Easy Cinnamon Roll Twists Recipe

July 28, 2014

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Cinnamon roll lovers unite! And people who love to eat cinnamon rolls, but hate how long they take to make- this recipe is for you. All you need is some bread dough (I used refrigerated pizza dough), cover it with a delicious cinnamon-y mixture, twist it up, and ta-da! Cinnamon roll twists in a flash. I drizzled them with frosting, just to sweeten the deal even more, and my kids (and husband) gobbled them up in a matter of seconds. They are the perfect snack or dessert or even breakfast food.

1 (13.8 oz) tube refrigerated pizza dough (or your favorite homemade pizza dough - I used Pillsbury brand)
Cinnamon Filling:
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1½ teaspoons cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter, melted
Icing:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup powdered sugar (more or less, depending on how thick you want your frosting)
1 tablespoon milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray (or use parchment paper or a silpat liner). Roll out your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface (or just push it out with...
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Nutritions

Calories
242

Sodium
6mg
0% DV

Fat
9g
14% DV

Protein
4g
8% DV

Carbs
33g
11% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV

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