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Delish Ring a Ling Pastry Recipes

Delish Ring a Ling Pastry Recipes

Buttery cinnamon-sugar pastry rings baked golden and finished with a vanilla drizzle. Nostalgic, quick, and coffee-ready.
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Prep Time: 22 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Pastry

  • 20 oz puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp fine salt
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans optional
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tbsp water for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for dusting

Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk plus more to thin
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp fine salt

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
  • Stir brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
  • Unfold thawed pastry on lightly floured surface.
  • Spread softened butter over each sheet.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly; add pecans if using.
  • Fold each sheet in half; press lightly to seal.
  • Slice into 1-inch strips.
  • Twist each strip; form into a small ring.
  • Pinch ends to seal; place on prepared sheets.
  • Whisk egg and water. Brush rings with egg wash.
  • Bake until puffed and deeply golden, 16–18 minutes.
  • Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
  • Drizzle glaze over warm rings; cool 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Shortcuts: Crescent dough works if puff pastry is unavailable; bake 2–3 minutes less. Flavor twist: swap cinnamon for pumpkin spice or cardamom, or add orange zest to the glaze. Nut-free? Skip pecans and toss in mini chocolate chips. Air fryer: 350°F, 8–10 minutes, checking early. Freeze baked, unglazed rings up to 2 months; thaw and rewarm before glazing.