Step 1

Heat oven to 375°F. Place 1 slice of butter in each cup of a 12-cup muffin tin. Top with sugar, then pecans.

Step 2

Unfold one sheet of puff pastry onto a cutting board. Gently rub 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon onto one side. Cut into 6 strips (each about 1 1/2 inches wide). Working with 1 strip at a time, holding 1 strip at each end, loosely twist, then shape into a coil. Tuck end under center and place on top of pecans. Repeat with remaining pastry sheet and cinnamon.

Step 3

Bake until pastry is puffed and golden brown, 20 to 22 min. Remove from oven and immediately invert onto baking sheet. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.