These crispy cinnamon cream rolls make the perfect quick treat for gatherings or snacks. Soft white bread is rolled thin, filled with sweetened cream cheese, then dipped in melted butter and a cinnamon sugar mix. A quick bake turns each roll golden and extra crispy on the outside, while the inside remains creamy and decadent. Removing the crusts creates a uniform texture, and the layering of sweet, creamy, and spicy flavors gives these rolls wide appeal. Serve them warm for a truly indulgent bite that balances richness and crunch
Crack Sticks are the go-to treat my family begs for on cozy weekends Whether I want a quick dessert fix or a fun snack for friends these crispy rolls always hit the spot with their creamy sweet centers and irresistibly crunchy sugar coating
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Uses simple pantry staples that are easy to find
Ready in just thirty minutes from start to finish
Kids can help assemble and roll for a fun kitchen project
These Crack Sticks disappeared faster than anything else at my last game night The combination of cinnamon sugar and cream cheese is truly addicting
Ingredients
White bread: choose soft sandwich loaves for easy rolling and best texture
Cream cheese: bring it to room temperature for easy spreading and the creamiest filling
Powdered sugar: this blends smoothly into the cream cheese to make a sweet tangy filling
Granulated sugar: gives that classic crackly crunchy outside
Cinnamon: opt for fresh ground if you can for the boldest flavor
Butter: real unsalted butter is best for richness and helps the cinnamon sugar stick perfectly
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep the Bread:
Start by slicing off the crusts from each piece of white bread so every roll is tender all over Use a rolling pin to flatten them one at a time to about quarter inch thickness This helps everything hold together and bakes up ultra crispy
Mix the Fillings and Coating:
In a mixing bowl combine softened cream cheese and powdered sugar Beat until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy In another bowl stir together the granulated sugar and cinnamon so you have your sweet spicy coating Ready your last bowl with melted butter on standby
Build the Rolls:
Spread a generous layer of cream cheese filling onto each flattened bread slice Cover edge to edge for the best bite Roll each slice up tightly into a little log Seal the seam by gently pressing the edge down
Dip and Coat:
Take each cream cheese roll and dip it in the melted butter to coat fully Then transfer directly into the cinnamon sugar mixture Roll and press so every bit is covered with the sweet spiced mixture
Bake to Perfection:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper Place each coated Crack Stick seam side down onto the tray so they do not unravel Bake in a preheated oven at three hundred fifty degrees for twenty minutes until golden brown and crisp on all sides Serve warm for maximum gooeyness
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