Soft dough knots with a golden crust, a ribbon of cinnamon and maple inside, and a sweet glaze for dipping — these cinnamon knots are a simple, satisfying treat.
If you’ve enjoyed garlic knots before, you know how delightful a small, twisted piece of baked dough can be. I adapted a pizza dough recipe to make a sweet version with cinnamon, maple and a light glaze. The method is straightforward: make the dough, let it rise, roll it out, brush with the maple butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, cut into strips, knot them and bake. A warm glaze served on the side lets each person choose how sweet they’d like their knot.
These knots aren’t overly sweet on their own, which makes the glaze useful for adding a finishing touch. They have a lovely texture — soft and slightly chewy with a golden top — and the cinnamon-maple swirl peeks through each knot. They’re versatile: enjoy them for breakfast, a snack, dessert or alongside coffee.
I’ve thought about variations like savory herb knots, apple-raisin, or cranberry-studded versions. There are plenty of directions to explore if you want to change the filling or glaze.
