Description
Cinnamon Knots with Coffee Icing are a delightful morning treat that brings the cozy ambiance of a café right to your kitchen. These soft, pillowy knots are infused with fragrant cinnamon and topped with a rich coffee icing, making them perfect for any brunch gathering or sweet indulgence. Simple to make yet impressive enough to wow your guests, these knots will quickly become a cherished favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix in softened butter and gradually add flour to form a soft dough. Knead for about 8 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough and roll it into a rectangle. Spread with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Cut into strips and twist into knots.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place knots on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- While cooling, mix powdered sugar, instant coffee, and milk to achieve drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm knots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 knot (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg