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A batch of Vegan Cinnamon Knots with Crunchy Brown Sugar Topping.
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Vegan Cinnamon Knots with Crunchy Brown Sugar Topping

These vegan cinnamon knots with crunchy brown sugar topping are easy to make and only need 9 ingredients, but will wow anyone!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Rise Time x21 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cinnamon knots
Calories: 459kcal

Ingredients

For the Dough

For the Filling

  • ¼ cup vegan butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoon cinnamon

For the outside crunchy topping

  • 2 tablespoon vegan butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup brown sugar

For the Frosting

Instructions

For the dough

  • In a large bowl or a stand mixer bowl, combine 3 cups flour, brown sugar, yeast, and salt.  Whisk to combine.
  • Turn stand mixer onto low and add in the dairy free milk, vanilla and vegan butter.
    *If not using stand mixer, use a spatula to combine.
  • Let go for 5-7 minutes.
  • Once ball is formed, grease the same bowl mixed in and place the dough ball back into the bowl. 
  • Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let sit for 60-90 minutes in a warm, draft free place until doubled.
  • Once doubled in size, pull out the dough and lay it out on a lightly floured surface.  
  • Using a rolling pin, roll dough into an approximately 17×25″ rectangle that is ¼″ thick.  
  • Preheat to 375 degrees F.
  • For the filling - Spread the butter carefully across the dough.
  • In a bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon well and then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the butter.
  • Carefully fold dough in half along the longest side. Cut into 10-12 even sized pieces.
  • Take a strip and twist it and few times then tie into a knot and tuck the end to the bottom of the knot. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining strips.
  • In a bowl, mix the butter, sugar, and cinnamon for the crunchy topping together.
  • Sprinkle about a teaspoon of the crunchy topping mixture on top of each knot, gently press into the dough.
  • Bake for 20-25 mins. Check halfway through and you spoon any fallen topping mixture back on to the top. Then finish baking.

For the Frosting

  • Whisk together powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until a smooth glaze forms.
  • Add additional 1-2 tablespoon of milk if desired for a thinner consistency.
  • Remove rolls from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before topping with frosting.
  • Best served warm.

Notes

*See post for notes about Top 8 Allergy Free variation
**Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 536IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 2mg