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    Easy Pumpkin Pie Twists Recipe

    Published: Sep 4, 2023 · Modified: Feb 20, 2025 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This quick and easy pumpkin pie twists recipe is super delicious, made in 15 minutes or less, and full of pumpkin spice goodness.

    Pumpkin pie twists on a white plate with decorative acorns and white pumpkins next to it.
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    This delicious recipe is made with Pillsbury crescent rolls to keep things simple and tossed with pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and sugar. They scream fall, they're so quick to make, and perfect for kids!

    Whenever I start craving pumpkin spice, I love making these cause they're just so simple yet so tasty and they totally satisfy my craving!

    If you like crescent roll desserts, try these pumpkin crescent roll cinnamon rolls too! Still looking for more quick and easy pumpkin desserts? Then try these 3 ingredient pumpkin cookies, 3 ingredient pumpkin muffins, pumpkin cobbler with cake mix, and these pumpkin bars with cake mix recipe!

    Reasons you'll love this recipe

    • Easy: These pumpkin twists require just four ingredients and will take only 15 minutes to make! 
    • Taste: Just like our pumpkin spice snickerdoodles, pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting, pumpkin spice coffee cake, and from scratch pumpkin pie recipe, these pumpkin twists are full of fall flavor and perfect for sharing at Thanksgiving. 
    • Versatile: These can be eaten at breakfast, as a snack, or for dessert! They give you that little sugar pick me upright when you need it. They also taste great with a cup of coffee or tea. 

    Recipe Ingredients

    • PILLSBURY ORIGINAL CRESCENT ROLLS: For the dough! 
    • GRANULATED SUGAR: To sweeten things up.
    • GROUND CINNAMON & PUMPKIN PIE SPICE: For all the fall flavour. 

    Kitchen Equipment

    • CUTTING BOARD: You’ll want to use a cutting board to prepare your dough on. Once your dough is prepared, a cutting board will make it easier to slice your dough; instead of needing to transfer your prepared dough to a cutting board afterwards to cut it.
    • PIZZA CUTTER: I recommend using a pizza cutter to slice your dough. It will smoothly glide through the dough, slicing it easily and with precision. 
    • LARGE BAKING SHEET: This recipe makes 8 crescent pumpkin twists, so I recommend using a large baking sheet to fit them all in. They don’t need much spacing from each other, maybe half an inch. However, you can always use 2 smaller baking sheets if you don’t have 1 large one. 

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    1. Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350° F or 177° C. Prepare your baking sheet(s) with tin foil and spray, and set it aside for later. Parchment paper will also work for this recipe. Following the instructions on the Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls package, open the package and lay the dough out flat on a cutting board.
    2. Mix: In a small bowl, combine and mix the pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and sugar. Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture evenly over the dough. Carefully and slowly flip the dough over so that the sugar side is now face down. Sprinkle the remaining sugar mixture evenly over this side of the dough.
    3. Slice: Slowly and firmly slice the dough into 8 strips with a pizza cutter. Twist each strip to create a twist of dough.
    4. Bake: Carefully place each twist onto your baking sheet(s). Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden.
    5. Serve: Allow to cool for 2-5 minutes before eating.
    Pumpkin pie twists stacked on a black cutting board.

    Expert Tips

    • Make more: If you prefer to have more than 8 twists, then slice more strips. They will be thinner but taste just the same!
    • Keep your pumpkin twists shape while baking: Once you’ve made you have shaped your twists, press any flaps that are sticking up down. This will help stick through together and keep the dough from unravelling while it’s baking.
    • Garnish with sugar: Once slightly cooled, after 5 minutes, garnish with some extra granulated sugar. This garnish makes these twists look so pretty! 

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are pumpkin pie spice alternatives?

    Use a variety of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger, and nutmeg to create your own pumpkin pie spice.

    How to store pumpkin pie twists?

    Store the pumpkin pie twists in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

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    Pumpkin pie twists on a white plate with decorative acorns and white pumpkins next to it.

    Easy Pumpkin Pie Twists Recipe


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    • Author: Andrea
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 8
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    This quick and easy pumpkin pie twists recipe is delicious and will be your new go-to easy breakfast or dessert every fall season!


    Ingredients

    • Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
    • Granulated Sugar (2 Tablespoons)
    • Cinnamon (1 Teaspoon)
    • Pumpkin Pie Spice (1 Teaspoon)

    Instructions

    1. Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350° F or 177° C. Prepare your baking sheet(s) with tin foil and spray, and set it aside for later. Parchment paper will also work for this recipe. Following the instructions on the Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls package, open the package and lay the dough out flat on a cutting board.
    2. Mix: In a small bowl, combine and mix the pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and sugar. Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture evenly over the dough. Carefully and slowly flip the dough over so that the sugar side is now face down. Sprinkle the remaining sugar mixture evenly over this side of the dough.
    3. Slice: Slowly and firmly slice the dough into 8 strips with a pizza cutter. Twist each strip to create a twist of dough.
    4. Bake: Carefully place each twist onto your baking sheet(s). Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden.
    5. Serve: Allow to cool for 2-5 minutes before eating.

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    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: dessert, breakfast
    • Method: bake
    • Cuisine: american

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