Description
These Easy Pumpkin Pie Twists are a delicious and festive treat perfect for fall. Flaky crescent roll dough is layered with a spiced pumpkin filling, twisted into fun shapes, and baked until golden brown. Sweet cinnamon sugar and a touch of maple syrup enhance the autumnal flavors. Serve warm with optional whipped cream for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
Pumpkin Filling
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Whipped cream for dipping, optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Make Pumpkin Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice until well mixed.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a cutting board and cut it in half to create two equal rectangles. Place the rectangles side by side.
- Assemble Layers: Evenly spread the pumpkin mixture over one rectangle of dough. Then place the second rectangle on top, lining up all edges carefully so the pumpkin mixture is sandwiched between the two dough layers.
- Cut Strips: Use a pizza cutter to slice the layered dough into strips about 3/4 inch wide.
- Twist Strips: Transfer the strips to the prepared baking sheet. Pick up one end of a strip and twist it twice, then pick up the other end and twist another 2 to 3 times to form a spiral shape.
- Brush and Sprinkle: Generously brush each twist with melted butter. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over each twist.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 11 minutes or until the twists are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Optionally, serve with whipped cream for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure to layer the dough evenly to prevent the filling from spilling out during twisting and baking.
- If you don’t have pumpkin spice, you can make your own with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Use a sharp pizza cutter or knife to get clean strips for easy twisting.
- These twists are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute melted butter with coconut oil or a vegan butter alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
