Pumpkin Spice Puff Pastry Twists

Flaky, spiced, and lightly sweet, the perfect Halloween snack!

Golden puff pastry twists coated in warm pumpkin spice, kissed with ginger, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Serve them warm with tea or hot cider for a cozy fall treat that’s more treat than trick.

Ingredients

(Makes 10–12 twists)

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 2 tsp Pumpkin Spice Blend
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp ground cardamom
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp melted butter (or coconut oil for vegan option)
• 1 tbsp milk or plant milk, for brushing
• Optional drizzle:
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp saffron-infused warm milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Pumpkin Spice Blend, ginger, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
3. Brush the puff pastry sheet with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with the spice-sugar mix.
4. Fold the pastry in half, gently press, and cut into ½-inch wide strips.
5. Twist each strip a few times and place on the baking sheet.
6. Brush tops lightly with milk for shine.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden.
8. Optional: Drizzle with saffron glaze made by whisking powdered sugar and saffron milk.

Serve warm with chai or apple cider, they’ll disappear faster than you can say boo! 👻

Tips & Variations

• Sprinkle a bit of sea salt for a salted caramel flavor.
• Dip the ends in melted dark chocolate for a spooky contrast.
• Shape the twists into “witch’s wands” before baking for extra Halloween fun.