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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Puff Pastries

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Puff Pastries

Inspired by a Reddit thread and perfected with a personal twist, these Brown Sugar Cinnamon Puff Pastries taste like grown-up toaster treats — golden, flaky, warmly spiced, and finished with a glossy vanilla glaze. A nostalgic comfort, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 pastries
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin (optional)
  • Fork
  • Pastry Brush
  • Knife or Pizza Cutter

Ingredients
  

For the Pastries

  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 2 sheets puff pastry 1 pound total, defrosted

For the Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon until evenly mixed.
  • In a separate small bowl, beat together egg yolk and milk to create egg wash.
  • Roll out one sheet of puff pastry and cut into six equal rectangles. Transfer to baking sheet.
  • Spoon the brown sugar mixture onto each rectangle, leaving a ½-inch border.
  • Brush edges with egg wash. Roll out second pastry sheet and cut into six rectangles. Place over filled bases.
  • Press edges to seal and crimp with a fork. Prick the tops to vent steam.
  • Brush tops with remaining egg wash and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Let pastries cool for a few minutes before icing.
  • For the icing, whisk powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust thickness if needed.
  • Spread or drizzle icing over pastries. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

This recipe was discovered through a Reddit breakfast thread and upgraded with extra cinnamon and a thicker vanilla glaze. It’s all about nostalgia, comfort, and a little kitchen magic.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 180IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.3mg
Keyword Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Pastry, Puff Pastry, Quick Breakfast, Toaster Pastry
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