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30-Minute Cinnamon Sugar Knots Recipe

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These Cinnamon Sugar Knots are soft, buttery, and filled with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating, then drizzled with a smooth vanilla icing. They come together quickly in about 30 minutes, making them a perfect sweet treat for breakfast or snack time.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons instant yeast
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3–3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (properly measured)

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1/4 cup salted butter (melted)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 heaping tablespoon ground cinnamon

Icing

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter (melted)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter and Heat Milk: In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup salted butter. When butter is mostly melted, stir in 1 cup milk and heat the mixture to 100-110°F (warm to the touch, not hot) to activate the yeast.
  2. Activate Yeast: Add 2 tablespoons instant yeast and 2 tablespoons honey to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl if mixing by hand.
  3. Add Warm Milk Mixture: When the milk and butter mixture has reached the desired temperature, add it to the yeast and honey. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Add Salt and Egg: Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 large egg to the mixture. Stir until fully combined.
  5. Add Flour: Stir in 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour. Gradually add the remaining flour until the dough clings to the paddle and cleans the sides of the bowl. Add only enough flour to achieve this consistency.
  6. Knead the Dough: Switch mixer attachment to the dough hook and knead for 2 minutes, or knead by hand for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  7. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar and Butter Dishes: While the dough is kneading, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 heaping tablespoon ground cinnamon in a wide, shallow dish. Melt 1/4 cup salted butter and pour into a separate shallow dish. Set both dishes aside.
  8. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9×13-inch rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
  9. Shape the Dough Knots: Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into an 8-inch rope. Dip the rope into the melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Tie each rope into a knot and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat for all pieces.
  10. Let Dough Rest: Cover the shaped knots and let them rest for 10 minutes to allow slight proofing before baking.
  11. Bake the Knots: Bake the cinnamon sugar knots for 9-12 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown on top.
  12. Prepare the Icing: While the knots are baking, mix 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon milk and stir. Continue adding milk a little at a time (up to 3 tablespoons total) until icing reaches a thick, drizzle-able consistency.
  13. Cool and Ice the Knots: Remove cinnamon sugar knots from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Drizzle the prepared icing over the warm knots and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk is warmed to about 100-110°F to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Do not add too much flour; the dough should be slightly sticky but manageable to get soft, tender knots.
  • Letting the knots rest before baking helps them rise slightly and become fluffy.
  • You can adjust icing consistency by controlling the amount of milk added.
  • For extra flavor, feel free to add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • These knots are best enjoyed warm but can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days.

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