Deliciously flaky pastry envelops spiced pumpkin filling with these irresistible pumpkin pie twists. A delightful take on a classic fall favorite.

It’s that time of year again. The weather is starting to cool and the air is crisp. Leaves are changing colors. Pumpkin spice lattes and other fall flavors are everywhere. Comfy, cozy clothes make a comeback. I love this season!

Today I have a sweet treat for you that fits perfectly with the season. It is filled with delicious pumpkin flavor and so simple to put together.

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These pumpkin pie twists are the perfect fall dessert. They would make a great addition to any Thanksgiving dinner, but they are so easy and quick to make that you can whip them up for an after school snack too.

Using Pillsbury crescent rolls as the base for these pumpkin twists is such an easy way to save time. I love products that cut down on the work I have to do in the kitchen, don’t you?

Life is so busy as it is. I’ll take the shortcuts where I can get them. What are some of your favorite time-saving tricks when it comes to making meals and snacks?

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Supplies

Ingredients

Pillsbury crescent roll dough
Pumpkin butter (from Trader Joe’s)*
Butter, melted
White sugar
Powdered sugar
Milk

*pumpkin pie filling may be used instead of the pumpkin butter. You can also use pumpkin puree that has been mixed with a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.

Instructions

Open and unroll the crescent dough.

2. Press or roll the precut seams of the dough together to form a solid sheet of dough.

3. Spread the pumpkin butter out over the dough in an even layer.

4. Cut the dough into 1/2” strips using a pizza cutter.

5. Twist each strip and place onto a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment.

6. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.

7. Bake for 10-12 mins, or until golden brown, at 350 degrees F.

8. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and just enough milk to create a glaze.

9. Remove pie twists from the oven and drizzle with icing.

Variations

Use crescent dough sheets if you can find them. This saves you from having to seal up the seams.
Sheets of pie dough can be substituted for the crescent dough.
For an even more decadent treat, add a layer of cream cheese with the pumpkin butter to create a pumpkin cheesecake filling.
Instead of the glaze, coat the twists in a generous amount of cinnamon sugar.
Serve this delicious treat with caramel sauce or cream cheese frosting for dipping.
This easy recipe can be used to make mini pumpkin pie crescent rolls or easy pumpkin cinnamon rolls.
Substitute apple butter for pumpkin butter.

Tips and tricks

If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, create your own by combining a blend of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
A rolling pin is the ideal tool for removing the crescent triangle seams in the dough.
Make your own pumpkin butter from scratch instead of using a store-bought version.
Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Whether you make these yummy pumpkin pie twists for dessert or to enjoy as a snack, you are going to love how easy and delicious they are. Enjoy!

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