These Cinnamon Sweet Puffs are light and fluffy pastry bites coated with a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture. They are the perfect treat for dessert or as a snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delicious puffs in no time. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature for a delightful cinnamon flavor that will satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon until well combined.
- Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface.
- Brush the melted butter all over the surface of the puff pastry.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered puff pastry.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the puff pastry into small squares or rectangles, about 2 inches in size.
- Gently lift each square and place it onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
- Remove from the oven and let the puffs cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- Transfer the puffs to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
- Serve the Cinnamon Sweet Puffs warm or at room temperature for the best taste!
Interesting Facts
Puff pastry is made by layering butter and dough, which creates the flaky texture when baked.
Cinnamon is a spice derived from the inner bark of a tree called Cinnamomum.
Cinnamon has been used for centuries for its delicious flavor and various health benefits.