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Golden flaky pastry spirals brushed with a light glaze sit on a white plate, dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar. They rest on a warm wooden board, with a soft morning light highlighting the glossy sugar glaze and the delicate layers of pastry.

Sweet Sugar Snails Quick Pastry Treat

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Sweet Sugar Snails are buttery puff pastry swirls rolled in cinnamon sugar and baked to a golden, flaky finish with a touch of glaze. A quick, comforting treat that works for breakfast or a satisfying snack.

  • Total Time: 27-29 minutes
  • Yield: 12 pastries 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon milk or egg wash for glaze
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Roll out puff pastry and brush with melted butter.
  3. Mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over pastry.
  4. Roll pastry into a tight log, slice into 1-inch spirals, and place on the prepared sheet.
  5. Bake 12-14 minutes until deep golden and puffed. Brush with milk or glaze after baking, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • Work with cold pastry for best lift and neater spirals.
  • Chill dough slightly before slicing if it becomes soft.
  • Brush with glaze while warm for a glossy finish.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American-French
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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