Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Easiest Cinnamon Crunch Knots, where the warm embrace of cinnamon and sugar meets a soft, pillowy dough. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, taking under an hour to create. The irresistible crunch topping adds a satisfying texture that complements the sweet, fluffy knots. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, these knots are not only delicious but also fun to make—get the kids involved in shaping the dough! With simple pantry ingredients, you can whip up this treat whenever cravings strike.
Ingredients
- 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 (divided)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese at room temperature
- 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 and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out risen dough into a rectangle; spread remaining butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Cut into strips, twist each one into a knot, and place on the baking sheet.
- Mix melted butter with remaining cinnamon and brown sugar; spoon over knots.
- Bake for 16–20 minutes until golden brown, then drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating nuts or chocolate chips into the filling. If you want to make these knots vegan, replace dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives like almond milk and coconut oil.