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Cinnamon Sugar Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Recipe

Create holiday magic in your kitchen with the Cinnamon Sugar Puff Pastry Christmas Tree! It's like a warm, cinnamon-sugar hug in the shape of a festive tree. Bake, decorate, and savor the joy of the season with this delicious and delightful treat.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Christmas
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 Christmas tree
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package puff pastry 397g
  • ½ cup butter softened or melted
  • ¾ cup granulated or brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat and Prep: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix the sugar and ground cinnamon. This will be your delightful cinnamon sugar filling.
  • Cut and Layer Pastry: Lay one sheet of puff pastry on a floured surface. Roll it out using a rolling pin to create a larger rectangle.
  • Add Cinnamon Sugar: Brush the softened butter over the pastry tree, then generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
  • Top with Second Layer: Carefully place the second puff pastry sheet on top, aligning it with the base layer. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut it into the shape of a Christmas tree, making sure to leave space for the tree trunk at the bottom. You can also use a cookie cutter to cut star shapes for the top of the tree and anywhere else you desire.
  • Cut Branches: Proceed to cut diagonal branches along both sides of the tree, leaving the center uncut. These will be the branches of your Christmas tree.
  • Twist and Shape: Gently twist each branch, spiraling it outward to create a tree-like effect of puff pastry twists. The layers will create beautiful swirls of cinnamon sugar. Then brush with egg wash using a pastry brush.
  • Bake to Golden Perfection: Transfer the pastry tree onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until it turns golden brown and puffs up beautifully.
  • Sprinkle on the Snow: Once Puff pastry sheets are cooked through, remove from oven. Let cool for 5 minutes and dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g