Description
Crack Sticks are a delightful baked treat featuring soft white bread rolled with a creamy cinnamon-sugar filling, dipped in melted butter, and baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a sweet snack or dessert that combines creamy, buttery, and cinnamon flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Assembly
- 16 slices white bread, crusts removed
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly to create the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Butter Dip: Pour the melted butter into a third bowl, preparing it for dipping the bread rolls later.
- Assembly: Remove crusts from each bread slice and roll each slice flat using a rolling pin. Spread a generous amount of the cream cheese filling evenly over each flattened slice. Carefully roll up each bread slice tightly to form sticks. Dip each rolled stick into the melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the coated rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Use fresh cinnamon for the best flavor in the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Rolling the bread thinly helps achieve a better texture and easier rolling.
- You can substitute white bread with whole wheat or gluten-free bread if preferred.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
