Easter Bunny Twists

Long-time fans of Butter Braid® Pastries know that we love to bake up new, sweet treats for each holiday. And Easter is no exception. This year, we’ve got a recipe that will have you and your loved ones hopping with excitement: Easter Bunny Twists! Made with our signature buttery, flaky pastry dough and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate filling, these adorable twists are shaped like bunny ears and topped with a fluffy whipped cream cotton tail.

Try this recipe for Easter Bunny Twists today! Follow the detailed baking instructions below, and you’ll have an egg-cellent brunch treat for your Easter celebration.

Ingredients

• 2 Butter Braid® Chocolate Pastries
• 1 egg
• Whipped cream

Step-By-Step Directions

Prep the Pastry Dough

1. Remove the Chocolate Braided Pastries from their packaging and set them out on a lightly greased baking sheet. Let them thaw for 2 hours.
2. Once thawed, unbraid the pastries. Remove the filling and place it in a bowl. Set the filling aside.
3. Roll out the pastry dough onto two greased baking sheets to create even layers.
4. Refrigerate the dough for about 15 minutes.

Assemble the Bunny Twists

5. Remove the dough from the fridge and spread the chocolate filling evenly over one sheet of dough.
6. Place the second sheet of dough on top of the first, covering the chocolate filling completely.
7. Carefully, using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into 1-inch-wide strips lengthwise.
8. To shape the bunny ears, arrange one strip on a piece of parchment paper on its side in a “U” shape. Then, twist the ends of each strip together twice, leaving a large hole at the bottom.
9. Arrange the ends of the strips so they split way from each other in a “V” shape. Keep the sides facing up, so you can see the chocolate filling layer.
10. Trim the ends of your strip to your desired length.
11. Repeat steps 8-10 with the remaining strips.
12. When done, arrange the twists on greased baking sheets and place in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

Bake and Decorate

13. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
14. While your oven is heating, in a small bowl, whisk your egg. Remove the twists from the refrigerator and lightly brush each one with the egg wash.
15. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.
16. Allow the twists to cool completely before decorating.
17. Once cooled, place a dollop of whipped cream at the base of each Easter Bunny Twist to create an adorable bunny tail.

Tips for Making Easter Bunny Twists

• These are best served warm. If you have any leftovers, place the Easter Bunny Twists in an airtight container for 1-2 days at room temperature. Before enjoying, heat them back up in the microwave for about 10 seconds.
• Use a ruler. We know, it sounds like a bit much, but measuring your dough sheets will ensure they’re the exact same size which means they’ll stack neatly on top of each other. Also, a ruler will help you cut the dough into identically even strips.
• Make sure to give the Easter Bunny Twists plenty of space on your baking sheet. Pastry dough rises and expands in the oven, so, if the twists are too close, they may bake together.