Response lukewarm to Pillsbury Cinnamon Twists
Food panel tasters didn’t exactly gush about Pillsbury Cinnamon Twists, but let’s just say most of them cleaned their plates.
The Pillsbury’s New Flaky Cinnamon Twists are essentially the company’s signature cinnamon rolls, that are unrolled and reshaped into twists before baking. Tasters gave them a lukewarm reception and three stars out of five for flavor.
“Make no mistake, this is not a Cinnabon,” said Larry Inman. When it was revealed that the twists were made with Cinnabon cinnamon, he added. “OK. But it is certainly not an outstanding one.”
“A great, hot cinnamon roll,” said Tina Johnson.
Johnson, and other tasters, liked the new twists with chocolate icing better.
“I’ll eat anything if you put chocolate on it, so I’m probably not a good judge of this. But, (this is) a flaky pastry that is covered in chocolate. What could be bad about that?” she asked.
Gabe Kohler liked the rolls, but thought they were a bit sweet.
“Very sweet. Surprisingly, the chocolate and the cinnamon work well together. However, the flavors are hidden by such overpowering sweetness.”
Marilyn Moore was dismayed by the way the treat left her fingers sticky.
“A croissant spoiled by runny chocolate. A messy way to serve a roll,” Moore said.
Pillsbury Flaky Cinnamon Twists
Price: $4.59 for 7.5 ounces
Nutrition per serving: 180 calories, 9 grams fat (2.5 grams saturated, 45 percent fat calories), 2 grams protein, 22 grams carbohydrate, no cholesterol, less than 1 gram dietary fiber, 310 milligrams sodium.
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Comments: “I like this better without the chocolate, but it still has that processed refrigerator dough taste.” – Marcia Oranen
“Flaky, but needs more flavor. Kids may like them, but adults, save your calories.” – Nancy Robinson
“Dense, chewy, gooey, easy fun!” – Andy Hoye
Pillsbury Flaky Twists with Chocolate Icing
Price: $4.59 for 7.5 ounces
Nutrition per serving: 180 calories, 9 grams fat (2.5 grams saturated, 45 percent fat calories), 2 grams protein, 22 grams carbohydrate, no cholesterol, less than 1 gram dietary fiber, 330 milligrams sodium.
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Comments: “Cinnamon twist, with a twist, chocolate. Flaky, twisted cinnamon dough covered with a mediocre chocolate.” Skip Hubbard
“Chocolate topping is OK, nothing to write home about.” – Nancy Robinson
“This would be a nice after-dinner sweet. Cinnamony and not too big.” – Vicki Deschaine