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Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Flaky puff pastry swirled with a sweet cinnamon filling and baked until golden brown. These pinwheels are easy to make and perfect for a quick treat.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
    1 sheet puff pastry
  • Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Brush the entire surface with melted butter.
    1 sheet puff pastry
  • Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered puff pastry.
    1 sheet puff pastry
  • Starting from one long edge, tightly roll up the puff pastry into a log.
    1 sheet puff pastry
  • Cut the log into 1-inch thick slices.
  • Place the pinwheels cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
  • Brush the tops of the pinwheels with the beaten egg.
    1 sheet puff pastry
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
  • Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These are best served warm. You can also add a drizzle of icing or a dusting of powdered sugar after they've cooled.