Description
Easiest Cinnamon Crunch Knots are a delectable treat perfect for brunch, snacks, or dessert. With their fluffy texture and sweet cinnamon flavor, these delightful knots are simple to make using pantry staples. Ready in under an hour, they’re ideal for both novice and experienced bakers. Serve them fresh from the oven drizzled with a creamy glaze—your family and friends will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 – 3 cups white whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup warm water or warm milk
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 7 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, and salt. Add warm water (or milk), honey, and 1 tablespoon butter. Knead until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread with melted butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mix. Cut into strips, twist into knots, and place on the baking sheet.
- Combine remaining melted butter with brown sugar and cinnamon; spoon over knots.
- Bake for about 16-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, beat together powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, and enough water to reach desired consistency; drizzle over warm knots before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding nuts or dried fruits to the dough. For extra flavor, consider trying different spices like nutmeg or cardamom.