Best Swiss Cinnamon Crisps Recipes

CINNAMON CRISPS

Cinnamon Crisps image

I first tried this recipe when I still lived at home. My dad especially loved them.-Sarah Bueckert, Austin, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the sugar, shortening, egg, salt and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Combine filling ingredients; set aside. Punch dough down; divide in half. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 12-in. square. Spread filling over dough. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style; pinch to seal., Cut into 1-in. slices; place on greased baking sheets (four slices per sheet). Cover with waxed paper; flatten slices with palm of hand into 3-in. circles. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Cover with waxed paper and flatten or roll into 5-in. circles. Brush with butter. Combine the sugar, cinnamon and pecans; sprinkle over butter. Cover with waxed paper; roll or flatten again. Discard waxed paper., Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CINNAMON CRISPS

Cinnamon Crisps image

These delightful cinnamon crisps are like a flattened cinnamon roll baked until crispy. A terrific cookie for the holidays.

Provided by by Serena Ball, RD

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups warm water (120 degrees)
1/3 cup sugar + more for topping
2 pkg active dry yeast
scant 2 teaspoons salt
6 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
softened butter
cinnamon

Steps:

Combine water, sugar and yeast in bowl of stand mixer. Add salt and 2 cups flour; beat 2 minutes. Add eggs and oil; beat 1 minute. Blend in 4 1/2 cups flour; beat until sticky dough forms. Let rest 20 minutes.
To make cinnamon rolls, lightly dusk counter with flour and roll out half of dough until about 1/2-inch thick and rectangular. Spread lightly with softened butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Roll up dough and using a serated knife or kitchen twine, slice cinnamon rolls about 3/4-inch thick and place cut-side down on sugar and cinnamon coated counter.
One at a time, place each roll on lightly flour-dusted counter, sprinkle with about 3/4 teaspoon sugar and roll flate until about 1/8-inch thick. Place on greased baking sheet and let rise 20 to 30 minutes, until light. Bake 18 to 20 minutes in preheated 375-degree oven.