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    Home » Dessert » Cookies

    Cinnamon Puffs

    Published: Mar 3, 2021 · Modified: May 19, 2022 by Jessica Fisher

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    Cinnamon Puffs come together easily with commercial puff pastry and cinnamon sugar. They are delightful with tea, but even better dipped in chocolate.

    puffs on saucer with tea cup and napkin this …
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    • What are cinnamon puffs?
    • Serving suggestions
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
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    • Kitchen equipment
    • Cinnamon Puffs

    Cinnamon Puffs are well known at my house. They are easy to make and taste amazingly good. They look like you were all fancy in the kitchen, but you weren’t. They rank high on the list of quick, last-minute desserts.

    I typically have a package or two of commercial puff pastry in the freezer. It’s a little splurge, but it makes it so easy for me to make Apple Turnovers or Ham and Cheese Foldovers. Remarkably, puff pastry bakes up deliciously with very few additional ingredients.

    What are cinnamon puffs?

    Similar to cinnamon palmiers, cinnamon puffs are puff pastry, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and baked until crisp and fluffy. They are a fun and easy recipe to make when you don’t have much time.

    This recipe is so easy, you’re really gonna shake your head and wonder why you haven’t done it before.

    Serving suggestions

    I have made these whenever we wanted a quick sweet treat and just served them by their lonesome. They are great with tea or coffee.

    Cinnamon puffs are also delicious dipped in chocolate fondue, kinda like a cheater version of churros con chocolate. Remember you can make chocolate fondue for just one person, so we still keep easy recipe status here.

    plates of puffs and berries with cup of chocolate fondue

    Ingredients

    You only need three ingredients for this recipe:

    • sugar – use granulated sugar for best results
    • ground cinnamon
    • puff pastry – This is usually found in the frozen food section by the desserts. Pepperidge Farms is the main/only brand I ever see in So Cal, though ALDI and Trader Joe’s seasonally carry their own brand of puff pastry. This ingredient can be pricey, depending on where you buy it.

    You know how to make cinnamon sugar, right? Apparently, they sell cinnamon sugar already mixed—and I can see that as convenient for the office or on vacation—but, you can easily make your own in about two seconds.

    You could also make your own puff pastry, but that wouldn’t reach EASY RECIPE status. I don’t think making puff pastry is hard, per se, but it’s work. Buy the frozen variety and then keep it a tight secret. Let your guests think you worked hard in the kitchen.

    • ingredients for this recipe
    • cinnamon sugar mixed in a dish
    • cinnamon sugar sprinkled on pastry
    • pastry cut into thirds
    • pastry cut into sticks
    • puffs spread out on tray

    Instructions

    As I said, this recipe is super quick and simple!

    1. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in small dish.
    2. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silat mat. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
    3. Unfold one sheet of puff pastry on the parchment. Sprinkle it generously with cinnamon sugar.
    4. Cut the pastry along the fold lines, this is about 2-inches.
    5. Cut each third into ½-inch sticks.
    6. Spread the sticks out on the tray so that they have about ½-inch space between them.
    7. Bake until golden and puffy.
    8. Cool on a rack and serve.

    Storing leftovers

    Cinnamon puffs are best eaten within a few hours. Once they go cold, the butter in the pastry tends to change the mouthfeel.

    However, they should be good for a day or two in an airtight container if you need to store them.

    baked puffs on tray

    Recipe costs

    Knowing how much it costs you to prepare a recipe can help you decide if it’s the type of recipe to make regularly or one you might want to save for special occasions. Let’s crunch some numbers and see how this recipe pencils out.

    • sugar – $0.03
    • cinnamon – $0.05
    • puff pastry – $2.23

    A batch of cinnamon puffs costs about $2.31. While serving size is a bit subjective —who can eat just a few?!—this accounts as a fun cookie/dessert for about 4-6 people, making the cost per person roughly about 60 cents.

    By contrast, a 26-count of small Palmiers from the grocery store bakery can run about $5.94.

    Homemade will be fresher and tastier!

    cup of tea with puffs on saucer

    How to save even more:

    You can save more with the Good Cheap Eats System, namely these specific strategies:

    • Make a plan for leftovers – You will likely have leftover cinnamon sugar, depending on how generous your sprinkling is, as well as extra sheet of puff pastry. Keep that extra pastry frozen and make a plan to use it, either in more cinnamon puffs or in another recipe using puff pastry.
    • Visit the store with the best prices – Puff pastry is the big ticket item here. Get your cost down by buying it at the best store.
    • Check the sales and clearance – Likewise, when you find a sale, buy extra to store in the freezer.
    • Cook from scratch – If you buy butter at a good price, making your own puff pastry can bring the cost point down.

    Kitchen equipment

    This recipe really couldn’t be easier than it is, but having the right kitchen tools can really make your time in the kitchen more enjoyable. Over time, I’ve honed my collection so that they are perfect for my needs.

    • parchment paper helps prevent sticking and makes clean-up easier. You can also use a reusable silicone baking mat.
    • sheet pan – invest in sturdy sheet pans for best baking
    • a bench knife to cut the dough into portions
    table set with puffs on plate, tea cup and saucer, napkin
    If you prepare this recipe, be sure to share a picture on social media and hashtag it #GOODCHEAPEATS. I can't wait to see what you cook up!
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    Cinnamon Puffs

    Cinnamon Puffs come together easily with commercial puff pastry and cinnamon sugar. They are delightful with tea, but even better dipped in chocolate.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 46 servings
    Calories: 31kcal
    Author: Jessica Fisher

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry ½ package, thawed according to package directions
    US Customary – Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400°. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon until well blended.
    • Unfold the sheet of puff pastry and sprinkle it generously with the cinnamon sugar. With a sharp knife, dough knife, or a pizza wheel, cut the puff pastry into 2-inch long x ½-inch wide sticks. Spread the pastry pieces out over the baking sheet so that they have at least ½-inch space between them.
    • Bake the puffs for about 10 minutes or until puffy and golden brown. Cool on a rack.

    Notes

    Store the puffs for a day or two in an airtight container.
    Nutritional values are approximate and based on 1 puff.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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    This post was originally published on May 5, 2015. It has been updated for content and clarity.

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    1. Stephanie M.

      May 07, 2015 at 2:22 am

      I, too, plan to make these this Saturday night. I just went and bought the puff pastry dough and printed out the recipe. Will be serving these warm along with some gelato.

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      • Jessica Fisher

        May 10, 2015 at 2:46 pm

        Sounds yummy!

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    2. Beth

      May 06, 2015 at 12:09 am

      I have been waiting for this post ever since you posted the fondue for one a little while back with a picture of these puffs. I figured it might be puff pastry and went out and bought some in anticipation. It’s waiting in the freezer along with chocolate chips. Thanks for sharing such a simple but good idea! And individual size is great. Can’t wait to try it. It ought to satisfy my sweet tooth. 🙂

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      • Lee

        May 07, 2015 at 12:22 pm

        Me too!

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      • Jessica Fisher

        May 10, 2015 at 2:46 pm

        Hope it worked out well for you!

        Reply

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