Easter Bunny Twists Pastry (Printable)

Fluffy puff pastry spirals shaped like bunny ears, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and finished with sweet icing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastry Components

01 - 1 sheet puff pastry (approximately 9 ounces), thawed if frozen
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Decoration

05 - 2 tablespoons icing sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon milk (or as needed for consistency)
07 - Colored sprinkles or pearl sugar, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
02 - Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth any creases and create an even working surface.
03 - Brush the entire surface of the pastry with melted butter using a pastry brush, ensuring even coverage.
04 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly across the buttered pastry surface.
05 - Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, divide the pastry into 12 even strips approximately 3/4 inch wide.
06 - Hold each strip at both ends and twist in opposite directions to create a spiral effect. Form a small loop at the bottom of each twist to resemble bunny ears, pressing gently to secure the shape.
07 - Place the shaped twists on the prepared baking tray, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Gently press down the ends to help maintain their shape during baking.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the twists are golden brown and puffed. Monitor closely during the final minutes to prevent over-browning.
09 - Transfer the twists to a wire cooling rack and allow them to cool for 5 to 10 minutes until they can be handled comfortably.
10 - Whisk together icing sugar and milk until smooth and drizzling consistency is reached. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled twists and immediately sprinkle with colored sprinkles or pearl sugar if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The dough comes together in under twenty minutes, leaving you plenty of time for last minute party prep
  • Kids can help shape the ears and add sprinkles, turning baking into a genuine memory making activity
02 -
  • Work quickly once the pastry is thawed because warm dough becomes sticky and loses its ability to puff properly
  • The twists will look quite small going into the oven but puff up significantly, so space them at least 5 cm apart
03 -
  • Use a pizza cutter for the cleanest edges on your pastry strips
  • If your kitchen runs warm, pop the tray of shaped twists into the fridge for ten minutes before baking

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