If you are craving something sweet, flaky, and irresistible, these easy puff pastry cinnamon squares are about to become your new go-to treat. With layers of buttery pastry and a caramelized cinnamon-sugar crunch, they are like little bites of heaven. Whether you are hosting brunch, need a quick dessert, or just want something warm with your coffee, these bites check every box. They come together in under 30 minutes and require just a handful of ingredients.
How to make puff pastry cinnamon squares
To make it easier for yourself, take out the butter early to soften, then cut into smaller pieces. However if you do not have the time for this, you can always soften your butter in the microwave or using hot water.
Turn on the oven to 180C (355 F).
Unroll your puff pastry sheet. Yes, I use store bought. All the time. This is what makes this recipe so quick and easy to make.
Use a butter knife to spread an even layer of butter across your puff pastry sheet, covering the whole sheet.
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and sprinkle the mixture over the whole sheet.
Cut the pastry into rectangles of roughly 3,5 x 5,5 cm – about 1,5 x 2 inch rectangles. Then put one rectangle on top of the other, with the cinnamon mixture facing each other, to double the goodness in each square.
Use a fork to close the squares by pressing the prongs of the fork into the sides of the square.
Beat an egg and add a bit of water, use a pastry brush to apply the egg wash to all squares.
Put the pastries in the heated oven for 10 minutes, or until golden and flaky.
Check out the recipe card below for full details and measurements.
Freezable
This freezes really well, either before baking or after. For best result, freeze flat. Once frozen solid, you can put them in freezer bags. If baking straight from frozen, leave them in the oven for a bit longer to make sure they are cooked all the way through. Let the colour of the pastries guide you.
Substitutes
This time around I made these with white sugar, but I have also tried to make them with brown sugar, which gives them a more deep caramel taste.
Batch cooking tips
Make these easy cinnamon squares ahead of time and freeze before baking. Easy to take out a few at the time and bake as many as you need.
Variations
For another cinnamon delight, try my cinnamon swirl cake.
I have a whole bunch of puff pastry recipes recipes, everything from apple cups to apple turnovers to puff pastry cinnamon swirls, it is such a quick and easy way to make all kinds of delicious desserts.
Easy puff pastry cinnamon squares
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry 280g
- 150 g butter softened
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Take out the butter early to soften.
- Set the oven to 180 °C (350 °F)
- Unroll the puff pastry.
- Cut the butter in to smaller pieces to help spread the butter.
- Use a butter knife to spread the butter, covering the whole puff pastry sheet.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over the puff pastry so that it covers the whole sheet.
- Cut the pastry into desired shape and fold in half.
- Egg wash the pastries before putting in the oven for 10 minutes.