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Easiest Cinnamon Crunch Knots for Easter weekend…and every other weekend after.
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Hey, hi and happiest Friday! Can you guys believe it’s Easter weekend? It really snuck up on me this year and since it has been snowing all week long (ugh, I wish I was joking) it doesn’t really feel like Easter all that much. Hoping the snow clears for a sunny weekend, but either way I’m excited to hang with my family, film new recipe videos, and hopefully find some Malley’s Easter bunnies in Asher’s Easter basket (because Malley’s is the best…Ohio people you know what I’m talking about).
In other very random news, my favorite vegan, legit personal stylist, HBH’s social media manager, who is also known as my brother Kai’s girlfriend Caitlin, is turning twenty-one tomorrow!
For those of you above the age of twenty-one, who remembers their twenty-first birthday? It’s kind of a big one, but you guys, I seriously cannot remember what I did for my twenty-first. I believe I’ve mentioned this before, but my birthday has never been something I have looked forward to. Ever since I hit my teens it’s been something I dreaded instead of looked forward to. I know, I am so weird, but I am just not big on having all the attention on me, which I realize doesn’t really make sense considering what I do for a career.
Anyway, I can’t remember what I did on my twenty-first. Kind of lame huh? What did you guys do?
Also, let’s all wish Cait a very happy birthday because she’s totally going to be reading the comments!
Double also, I should probably make her a vegan and sugar-free birthday cake, huh? Hmm, that could be tricky, but thinking I should at least try, would anyone else be interested in a cake like this?
OK. Moving right along now.
Let’s talk about these cinnamon crunch knots, which are in no way vegan or sugar-free (sorry Cait).
I put out a note on Instagram stories this week asking you all what recipes you’d like to see. The overwhelming response was quick, simple, easy, minimal ingredients, and healthy…ish recipes. The good news for me (and you!) is that I kind of already knew this is what you guys wanted, which is why I am sharing these cinnamon knots today. I wanted to leave you with an easy option for Easter brunching and snacking, and these cinnamon knots are that recipe.
They require only pantry staple ingredients and can be made and ready to go in under and hour.
You see? Easy.
Here’s how these fun knots work. The dough is actually something you might be surprised by, but I promise it works. We are using pizza dough to make these knots. Yes, pizza dough! Homemade, quick and simple pizza dough, that is so easy. I’m talking easier than heading to the store and picking up some pre-made dough. All you need is flour, water, honey, and instant yeast. Just mix, let sit for a bit, and you’re ready to make your knots.
What I love about making these knots is that they are knots. Meaning, the more imperfect they are the better, so don’t stress about how they look. Trust me, once they bake up they will be delicious, and pretty, because cinnamon sugar has that effect on everything.
The key to these knots? That crunchy, cinnamon, sugar topping.
Have you guys ever had the Panera Cinnamon Crunch Bagels? They used to be my favorite (no Paneras up here), and their crunchy topping inspired the topping on these knots. You guys, the topping takes these cinnamon knots to another level. SO delicious.
And guys? That’s it. So simple, but so, so, so good. There’s not a person in the world that would not like these (well, there may be people who wouldn’t eat these, but everyone would like these). I mean, they’re just such a classic pairing that truly can do no wrong, you know?
Make these for Easter this week, but be sure to keep the recipe in your back pocket to liven up your weekends ahead!
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
The most perfect, imperfect cinnamon knot.
PS. see you guys tomorrow for a new Easter cocktail!
Hi! Can this recipe be frozen at any point?
Hey Lindsay,
Sure, you can assemble the knots, freeze, allow them to warm back to room temp, and then bake as instructed. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know how they turn out! xTieghan
Could you make these with gluten free flour?
Hey Laura,
Yes, I would use an equal amount of GF flour. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Loved these! Super easy to make and they are the perfect size for when you want a little something sweet with your coffee but don’t want to pig out on a giant cinnamon bun.
Hey there,
Happy Monday! I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for making it! xTieghan
Hi! I made these once last year and they were amazing. I am thinking of doing them again for Easter, but don’t want to be doing all of the prep Easter morning. Do you think they could be prepared up until step 4 and then refrigerated for baking the next day?
Hey Tracey,
That would be totally fine to do! I hope love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. xTieghan
They turned out beautiful! So exited to enjoy tomorrow morning with my kiddos! Spring Break breakfast ❤️
Hey Lauren,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! ☘️ xTieghan
I followed the recipe as written. My husband absolutely loved it! My only suggestion would be to refrigerate the topping mix for a bit, so that the butter sets a bit. It makes it a lot easier to place on the rolls, and it did not have a lot that spilled off during baking. I did add chopped pecans into the topping, and tucked a few smaller pecan pieces into the rolls once they were on the baking sheet.
Hey Susan,
I am absolutely delighted that you enjoyed the recipe, thanks for making it! Have the best week☀️ xTieghan
Followed the recipe to a tea and the dough never came together just stayed as a crumbly mess.
Hey Breann,
So sorry to hear this, please let me know if I can help in anyway! xTieghan
I made it with my toddler today, we love it!!!
Hey Lucy,
Thanks a bunch for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Hi, can I use coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar and brown sugar?
Hey Lucy,
Sorry I would not recommend using coconut sugar. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know how it turns out! xTieghan
just made these and they are absolutely delicious. perfect with coffee! they were also pretty easy and quick to make. thank you for this great recipe!
Hey Catie,
Thanks so much for making the recipe, I am delighted it was enjoyed! xTieghan
I made these and they came out great!! I actually want to make a bunch ahead of time to serve my in law visiting this week and my church group next week. Haha. Is there a way to freeze this and bake later? Thanks in advance!
Hey Gail,
I am so glad that the recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Sure you can totally freeze the knots, thaw, and then bake. Have a great week:) xTieghan
Hi! Can you make the dough to use the next day? And do you need to let it come to room temp before assembly?
Hey Shelby,
Yes, you can make the dough a day in advance and keep covered in the fridge, you will want to let it come to room temp before assembling the knots. I hope you love the recipe. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi! I loved making these but had some issues with the oven temperature i have a fan oven how much degrees should i put it on?
Hey Anna,
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for making it! Sorry I am not familiar with a fan oven, so I am unsure of the temp. Happy New Year! xTieghan
Made these this morning. I usually make cinnamon rolls but wanted to try something new. Unfortunately I wasn’t impressed. I used milk like recipe stated you could and it made the dough tough and dry. Maybe I’ll try them again and use water. But wouldn’t recommend the milk. Kids did enjoy them but they enjoy anything with cinnamon and sugar.
Hey Cassie,
So sorry you did not enjoy the recipe, please let me know if I can help in anyway! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Can i make these the night before, so I can pull out on Christmas morning to bake?
Hey Jeannine,
Yes, that would work well! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan