Sour cream twists recipe

These pastry-like sour cream twist cookies have yeast in them but no rising. You just have to chill the dough a while, roll in lots of sugar, and twist to get one of the best Swedish Christmas traditions! We make these every year. I love to dip them in hot chocolate!

These soft and buttery Sour Cream Cinnamon Twists have all the great flavors of cinnamon rolls but in a fun twisty form! They are filled with a buttery cinnamon sugar filling and drizzled in a vanilla glaze. Absolutely delicious!

These twists are not too sweet, but just sweet enough that I want to eat them all day long… which is basically what I’ve been doing the last few days.

I make these anytime of the year, but was a tradition with my granddaughter that we take them to Easter Sunrise Service breakfast. Everyone loves them. If you don't overbake them, they are soft and tender and delicious with an icing. You'll make them again and again.

Old-fashioned cinnamon twists are a classically sweet breakfast treat that is super easy for beginner bakers. My recipe strays slightly from the 1960s original to adjust for buttermilk instead of sour cream.

I posted this recipe here on Sweet Anna’s a few years ago, but I figured it was time for an update with step-by-step photos for any of you who have been hesitating in making these. For some of you, this recipe may seem a bit involved and outside of your comfort zone. I’m here to tell you...Read More »

"Evelyn" is my mother-in-law, who always keeps some of these terrific flaky twists in her freezer to serve in a pinch. They go quickly around our house— especially during the holidays.

German twists are rich, tender sour cream cookies, leavened with yeast, with delicate, sugary layers as they bake. This version uses the food processor.

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I make these anytime of the year, but was a tradition with my granddaughter that we take them to Easter Sunrise Service breakfast. Everyone loves them. If you don't overbake them, they are soft and tender and delicious with an icing. You'll make them again and again.