Friday, February 4, 2011

Valentine's Cinnamon Twists (updated)



I first saw this adorable idea of "Love Buns and Pink Hot Chocolate" over at Life Is A Party--Dannyelle turned cinnamon rolls into darling "love buns" and then used her lovely heart-shaped tea cups to hold her pink hot chocolate. I fell in love with the idea and tried it out with a little twist...instead of making cinnamon rolls I did cinnamon twists...let me show you how!


WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Pillsbury Flaky Twists
{I found them at my local Smith's grocery store}
Parchment Paper
Baking sheet


STEP 1: Unroll the buns and twist the long pieces of dough.
(I twisted holding both ends...kind of like a candy-wrapper)


STEP 2: Take two twisted pieces of dough...shape into a heart...and pinch the 2 spots where the dough meets. Four will fit onto a regular sized baking sheet.

STEP 3: Bake at 350 degrees F for about 9 minutes. The directions on the cinnamon twists say 11-13 minutes, but I did 11 minutes once and they were over-baked.


STEP 4: Take them out of the oven and let cool for a couple minutes, then pipe the frosting that was in the Pillsbury tube (I put the frosting into a small ziplock bag and snipped off the end) onto the cinnamon twists. 


Enjoy your Valentine's Cinnamon Twist with a glass of milk or cup of white hot chocolate, turned pink (with a couple drops of red food coloring) of course! Perfect for Valentine's brunch, dessert at a party, or a late-night sweet treat!

32 comments:

kELLY said...

cayuute lil snack

love your top 'o head bun.

and i think you are one of the prettiest people. ever. in a non "single white female" way..

Penny said...

We can't wait! :) YOU ARE ADORABLE!!!! We love you so much!

Brooke T said...

THIS IS SO CUTE! Just like everything about you and your family! I definitely want to try this :) and "ITS SO FLUFFFFFYY!!" Favorite.part.ever!

lindsay said...

girl you are the cutest!!!! i just adore your ideas :) and you are such a beautiful couple! have a beautiful weekend xoxo

b. lee said...

O M G -- adorable, tasty & looks pretty easy * thanx for sharin'!

Alycia Grayce (Crowley Party) said...

Okay that is such an adorable idea! :) sooo cute!

Megan said...

how are we not blogger friends??? this has to end now.

Anonymous said...

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kylee said...

definitely going to make those heart cinnamon treats. so glad you watched despicable me! looooved that movie! are the little girls not the cutest thing you've ever seen?

Dannyelle said...

Hi Hayley,
Glad you liked the idea, and thanks so much for linking back to me. I love how you used the twists, they look more like hearts than mine did ;) Hope you guys have a great tea party!
Dannyelle at www.lifeisaparty.ca

Anna said...

i'm officially craving some of that goodness! & totes gotta see that movie now! ; )

xo-

Lena said...

Maybe I will have to make these for my family for V-day

"Hermana Kjar" said...

Hay, that is the cutest idea. I wish I was there to enjoy the cute tea party you are going to have. I am so lucky to have you as a sister in law. I am totally going to do this for my roommates on valentines day. Since we are all single, we need a little lovin. Thanks for the idea. I love and miss you so much!!

Chelsea said...

what a great idea!

I am SO stealing it!!!!!!

Mighty Burns said...

ummm I might just have to do these for my roommies! Thank you for the idea it is beyond adorable.. as is your family

Unknown said...

Wow. That is one of the cutest ideas I've ever seen!!! My husband is going to love this.

I am totally following you simply because this is so amazing...and I haven't eve read your other posts yet! I feel like a kid in a candy store!

Nell said...

These are so cute. And you guys are so cute too. Lots of love to you and I hope you have an awesome weekend xx

ag. said...

These look so delicious! I am so going to have to try it because I love how they look!

Kari said...

Luci & I will totally be making those for daddy on valentines day.

The Treasurista said...

Yummy! Would love for you to add to my Thursday Treasure Party @
www.thetreasurista.blogspot.com

Thanks,

The Treasurista
Finding and Creating FUN things...

Ashley said...

YES please on those valentines treats!!! such a cute blog!!!

Emily Carter said...

So amazing!! I love it!

Rachel said...

what!! such an awesome idea! definitely going to have to try this one with the hubs :) and that little bed head in the previous post is just too adorable

Ashley {hudson's happenings} said...

So, that is totally the cutest idea, ever! How romantic. :)

Also, another great kiss pic to add to your collection! I love it!

Young People in Love said...

o0o0o0o0o DEF remembering this for Vday! Thanks for the tip! Also, isn't despicable me surprisingly sweet and hilarious?!

Erin said...

Absolutely awesome! And yum!

Eva Marie said...

these are LOVELY - i am so making sean these on valentines day.. so so so so cute!!

Thanks for sharing!!!

The Teacher's Wife said...

That is adorable!
You have a lucky husband :)

Unknown said...

You are so creative!! I love this idea. YUM YUM. I might have to try it with Stevie. :)

And YES we did see Despicable Me with Fam over the break, and we loved it. So hilarious! Steve still quotes it now and then. Hahaha. Definitely one we want to buy soon. I'm gad you enjoyed it :)

Lauren Byers said...

My sister found this on your blog and she's totally going to do it! we just wish that we lived closer so that we could do it together!! what a fun idea :)

Unknown said...

that is such a great idea with the cinnamon rolls - never would have thought of that myself.

thanks for sharing ♥ i will def have to do this

Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas said...

My fave things (cinnamon, icing) shaped into cute hearts! I am SO trying this! Thanks!

I am following! Can't wait to see whta else you ahve here!

Bernadette
http://momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com

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