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Easiest Cinnamon Crunch Knots Recipe

Easiest Cinnamon Crunch Knots Recipe
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Easiest Cinnamon Crunch Knots are soft, buttery twisted dough knots coated in a crunchy cinnamon-brown sugar topping and drizzled with a creamy vanilla-cream cheese glaze. This quick and delightful treat combines warm cinnamon flavors with a satisfying crunchy texture, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 2 1/2 – 3 cups white whole wheat or all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
  • 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, at room temperature

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons water (plus more if needed to thin)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine 2 1/2 cups flour, instant yeast, and kosher salt. Add the warm milk or water, honey, and 1 tablespoon of the butter. Knead on medium speed for 1-2 minutes, adding more flour as needed until the dough pulls away from the bowl and is smooth. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Make cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon, setting aside your cinnamon sugar mixture.
  4. Roll and shape dough: On a floured surface, roll the risen dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick, adding flour if the dough is sticky. Spread 4 tablespoons of softened butter evenly over the dough and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top. Fold the dough in half and cut into 12 strips. Twist each strip and tie into a loose knot, then place the knots on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Prepare crunch topping: Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Mix the melted butter with the remaining 2 teaspoons cinnamon and the brown sugar. Spoon clumps of this brown sugar mixture over the knots to create a crunchy topping.
  6. Bake first stage: Bake the knots in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. Carefully spoon any melted brown sugar back over the knots while still warm, then return to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until the knots are golden brown.
  7. Make glaze: While the knots bake, beat together powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons water in a medium bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding additional water one tablespoon at a time if needed.
  8. Glaze and serve: Drizzle the glaze over warm cinnamon crunch knots if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you don’t have instant yeast, active dry yeast can be used; just proof it first in warm water with honey for 5-10 minutes before mixing.
  • Use whole milk for a richer dough, or water for a lighter version.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar for extra warming spice.
  • Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing of the glaze.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat briefly before serving.

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