Cinnamon Holiday Pastry Trees (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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2 sheets of puff pastry, standard or gluten free option.
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1/4 cup melted sweet butter, unsalted.
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1/4 cup white sugar.
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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Icing sugar for dusting.
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8 wooden sticks.
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8 caramel chocolate candies (if desired).
# Preparation Steps:
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Heat your oven to 350°F. Put parchment on your baking tray. Mix the cinnamon with sugar in a tiny bowl.
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Lay your first pastry sheet on the parchment. Coat it with half your butter, then sprinkle the sweet cinnamon mix. Add the second sheet on top.
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Slice into 1-inch wide strips using a pizza wheel. Fold each strip back and forth like an accordion. Push a wooden stick through each folded piece.
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Spread the leftover butter on top. Stick them in the freezer for 10 minutes before cooking.
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Pop in the oven for 15-20 minutes till they're puffy with a slight golden tint. Sprinkle with icing sugar. You can stick a chocolate caramel at the bottom of each stick if you want.
# Additional Tips:
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Don't use cold pastry dough.
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They're tastiest when eaten the same day.
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You can cut the sticks shorter if needed.