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Cinnamon Knots with Coffee Icing

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Cinnamon Knots with Coffee Icing are soft, twisted pastries filled with buttery cinnamon sugar and finished with a rich, espresso-infused drizzle. Cozy, sweet, and bakery-worthy, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an elegant homemade treat.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 knots
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the dough:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • For the cinnamon filling:
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • For the coffee icing:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp strong brewed coffee or espresso
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: Combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit until foamy. Mix in melted butter, egg, remaining sugar, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth, then let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
  2. Prepare the filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and spreadable.
  3. Shape the knots: Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread filling evenly. Fold dough in half lengthwise, slice into strips, twist each strip, and tie into knots.
  4. Second rise: Place knots on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and rise 30 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Bake: Bake 15–18 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly.
  6. Make the icing: Whisk powdered sugar, brewed coffee, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Drizzle over warm knots.

Notes

  • Add chopped nuts to the filling for crunch.
  • For stronger flavor, use espresso in the icing.
  • Freeze un-iced knots for easy make-ahead breakfasts.
  • Reheat gently to maintain softness.

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