Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls | PERFECT for Christmas Breakfast + Brunch

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and lower in saturated fat.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought pie crust

Phyllo dough is lighter; pie crust is often less expensive.

Mix brown sugar with cinnamon to create the filling.

Brush the entire surface of the puff pastry with melted butter.

Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered pastry.

Top with a second sheet of puff pastry.

Cut the pastry into eight equal strips.

Twist each strip to form twisted cinnamon rolls.

Tuck the end of each roll underneath to hold its shape.

Transfer the rolls to a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.

Mix powdered sugar with cream to create a glaze.

Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes before glazing.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens