Pumpkin Twists
on Sep 11, 2024
Make these easy Pumpkin Twist rolls for a cozy fall breakfast or dessert. They are similar to a cinnamon roll but they include pumpkin pie flavors. We think they are better than a bakery gourmet pastry.
Quick and easy pumpkin recipes are perfect for busy families during the fall. These Pumpkin Twists made with crescent dough sheets are simple to make and insanely delicious. Enjoy them for breakfast or a snack.
If you are looking for other easy comforting pumpkin recipes, try our Homemade Pumpkin Pudding or Pumpkin Pull-Apart Loaf.
Bakery goods have become so expensive lately. Making quick breakfasts and desserts at home has been great for saving our grocery budget. The extra savings has been worth the little bit of effort. These pumpkin twists are similar to a pumpkin cinnamon roll without all the extra effort.
There’s nothing better than an easy crescent roll recipe. This hack is similar to my Easy Cream Cheese Danish Recipe. But, this Easy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls recipe has all the wonderful fall flavors of pumpkin and spice.
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My recipe for Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Twists can be made with store-bought crescent sheets or with traditional crescent rolls. If you choose to use the later, you will just need to pinch together the seems.
Ingredients for Pumpkin Crescent Roll Twists
There’s no special or secret ingredients you need to make these tasty Pumpkin Crescent Roll Twists for yourself- it’s just like making Pumpkin Pie with a twist! Really, it’s a bunch of fridge and pantry staples- plus some classic fall ingredients. Here’s everything you’re going to need:
- Pumpkin Puree – Canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling).
- Brown Sugar
- Pumpkin Spice – Don’t have any on hand? Check to see if you have the ingredients for our Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice instead!
- Crescent Dough Sheets – You could also use traditional crescent rolls… just be sure to pinch together the seems in the dough.
- Butter
- Cinnamon
- Granulated Sugar
- Powdered Sugar – Or confectioners’ sugar. We just need the kind of sugar you’d make an icing with, so avoid granulated sugar.
- Milk
- Vanilla Extract – Just for a touch of extra flavor.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make Easy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
These Pumpkin Twists might look like they’re hard but they’re actually a really easy to make dessert recipe! We’ve also got plenty of pictures here to help you through it. Here’s all you need to do:
- Mix your pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice together in a mixing bowl until combined. Open the crescent dough sheets and roll one out on a cutting board. Spread the pumpkin filling evenly across the top of the rolled out crescent sheet.
- Roll out the second dough sheet and set it on top of the pumpkin filling on the bottom sheet. Gently press the sheets together.
- Use something like a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to cut the sheets into 8 seperate pieces.
- Cut these 8 pieces down the middle but stop about 1/2-inch from the end. This will leave you with 8 pieces that each have these two strands.
- For each dough piece, twist the two strands together.
- To turn these Pumpkin Twists into something like a pumpkin cinnamon roll, roll them up from the cut-end first.
- Roll the twists up nice and tight until only the uncut tail-end is all that’s left.
- Lift and tuck the tail-end underneath the rolled up pumpkin twist.
- Repeat for all 8 Pumpkin Twists and set on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt butter and brush it evenly over all the Pumpkin Pie Twists.
- Whisk together granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over all the Pumpkin Twists.
- Put the rolls in a waiting 375 degree oven and bake for 10 minutes– the rolls will just start to brown. While rolls bake, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla together to form a quick icing.
- Drizzle icing over finished Pumpkin Twists while they’re still warm. Serve and enjoy!
Storage / Freezing
Storage: Let any leftover Pumpkin Crescent Rolls cool to room temperature before transferring to an airtight container or bag. Keep in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Freezing: If you want to keep your Pumpkin Pie Twists frozen, let them cool completely before “flash freezing” them. Pop them on a parchment lined sheet and put in the freezer for 30-45 minutes to keep them from sticking together once frozen. Transfer to a freezer bag or freezer-safe container and keep frozen for 1-2 months. Let thaw in the fridge before reheating in the oven for best results.
Tips for the BEST Pumpkin Pie Crescent Roll Twists
Always keep your dough chilled until you are ready to construct the Pumpkin Twists. As the dough gets warm from touch, it becomes a bit more difficult to work with.
Other Easy Pumpkin Recipes
Looking for other easy pumpkin recipes? Try these:
Other Easy Crescent Roll Recipes
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Pumpkin Twists
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp Pumpkin Spice
- 16 oz Crescent Roll Dough Sheets, 2 cans
- 2 tbsp melted Butter
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tbsp Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 and line a cookie sheet parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar and pumpkin spice until blended.
- Unroll and spread out one of the crescent roll dough sheets on a cutting board.
- Spread the pumpkin mixture evenly over the crescent dough.
- Unroll and place the second sheet of dough over the first and press them together.
- Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the into 8 pieces.
- Cut each of these strips down the middle again but stop 1/2″ from the end of the dough. Take each of these and twist the two strands of dough together all the way down.
- Take the cut end and tuck it under while creating a roll.
- Continue wrapping the dough into a roll and tuck the uncut end under at the end.
- Place rolls on prepared pan.
- Whisk together cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
- Brush each roll with melted butter.
- Sprinkle each with cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Combine powdered sugar, milk and vanilla in a medium bowl and whisk until blended.
- Drizzle the icing over the rolls while still warm.
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