Sunny's Simple Bacon Cinnamon Roll Twists with Lemon Maple Dip
Level: Easy | Yield: 5 servings | Total Time: 40 minutes | Active Time: 15 minutes
A viral sensation that brings back nostalgic memories of classic pop-tube cinnamon rolls! These crispy, sweet, and savory twists are incredibly simple to make and absolutely irresistible. Pro tip: Love citrus? Swap in orange zest and fresh orange juice for a delightful orange-flavored variation.
Ingredients
For the Twists:
- One 17.5-ounce tube of 5 cinnamon rolls with icing
- 10 strips bacon
For the Dip:
- Icing from the cinnamon roll tube
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- 2 drops maple extract
- Zest of 1 lemon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Make the Twists:
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Unroll the cinnamon rolls and slice each one lengthwise to create 10 strips. Place a strip of bacon next to each cinnamon roll strip, then twist them together from end to end.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or nonstick foil.
- Bake until golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Prepare the Dip:
- In a small bowl, combine the icing from the tube with the cinnamon, maple extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Serve alongside the twists for dipping.
