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When I tell you this bacon twists recipe is a game-changer, I’m not exaggerating. Imagine the sweetness of the cinnamon roll paired with crispy slices of bacon — these bacon twists perfect combination of sweet and savory that you didn’t know you needed for breakfast.

These crispy bacon cinnamon roll twists are a crowd-pleaser and couldn’t be easier to make!

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A single strip of uncooked bacon lies on a wooden cutting board, displaying its pink meat and white fat. The board has a distinct, patterned wood grain.

Why You’ll Love This Bacon Twists Recipe

With these bacon twists you get the delicious combo of sweet and savory flavors.
Super simple — you just need a can of cinnamon rolls and some bacon.
Quick to bake, making it perfect for a lazy weekend morning.

Bacon twists are placed on a metal cooling rack, set against a wooden surface. The dough and bacon are evenly wrapped, displaying a mixture of golden brown and pink hues.

Ingredients / Tools You’ll Need

1 can of cinnamon rolls (with icing)
½ lb regular-cut bacon slices
Wire rack and baking sheet

Bacon-wrapped breadsticks are placed on a wire rack over a baking tray, cooking inside an oven. The breadsticks blend golden brown and pink colors from the bacon. The oven interior is dimly lit.

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Unroll each cinnamon bun and cut the length of the dough in half. Each piece should roughly match the length of a long strip of bacon.
Place a bacon slice on top of each dough strip. Gently twist them together, holding the pieces securely as you go. Hence the name bacon twists!

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Cooking

Lay the bacon twists on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet. This setup helps ensure the bacon cooks evenly and stays crispy.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bacon twists are a beautiful golden brown. Keep an eye out so they don’t burn—you want them perfectly crisp, not charred.
Remove from the oven and drizzle the remaining brown sugar icing from the can of cinnamon rolls over the twists while they’re still warm.

Twisted bacon strips baked to a golden crisp are served on a white and blue plate, placed on a wooden surface.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these gooey cinnamon rolls immediately while warm. They’re amazing on their own, but if you’re feeling fancy, whip up a maple glaze or a cream cheese glaze for dipping. Sprinkle a few bacon bits on top for an extra kick.

Recipe Notes & Pro Tips

Using a wire rack ensures that the bacon stays crispy by letting the grease drip off as it bakes.
Be sure to twist the dough tightly around the bacon; this helps everything stay together during baking.
If you love an extra hit of sweetness, drizzle a bit of maple syrup over the top—the contrast with the salty bacon is unreal.

Five twisted bacon strips drizzled with white icing are arranged on a blue plate. The plate has a splattered icing design and rests on a textured wooden surface.

Why This Recipe Works

The contrast between the sweet cinnamon rolls and savory bacon creates that delicious combo everyone craves. Plus, baking on a wire rack guarantees a crispy finish while keeping things mess-free. These bacon cinnamon roll twisters are easy, fast, and downright irresistible.

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