Cinnamon Breadsticks

Making these Cinnamon Breadsticks is simple, and the cream cheese icing is delightful. While they require yeast, the rising time is minimal, producing deliciously tender cinnamon sugar breadsticks. This cinnamon breadstick recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings any time of day, whether as a delightful breakfast treat or a scrumptious dessert option.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword breadsticks, cinnamon breadsticks, Cinnamon Rolls, cinnamon sugar breadsticks

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 12

Resting Time 1 20

Total Time 2 2

Servings breadsticks

Calories 229kcal

Equipment

1 small baking tray
16 metal skewers

Ingredients

Cinnamon Breadsticks Dough

1 package active dry yeast ¼ ounce
1 cup warm water 110°F to 115℉
2 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
3 cups flour

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

2 tbsp butter melted
½ cup sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Icing

1 cup cream cheese room temperature
4 tbsp butter room temperature
1⅓ cup confectioners' sugar
1½ tsp vanilla extract optional

Instructions

Breadstick Dough

Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water (110°-115°). Add 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let it stand for at least 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
Add sugar, olive oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Beat until smooth.
Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top.
Cover and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Shape the Breadsticks
Punch down the dough and turn it onto a lightly floured surface.
Divide the dough into 16 equal portions.
Roll each portion into a 6-inch rope and twist around a metal shish kabob skewer. Place the skewer on top of a small baking sheet, ensuring the ends sit on the ridge of the tray.
Second Rise
Let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the breadsticks for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Once the skewers and breadsticks are cool to touch, carefully remove the skewer.
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
In a shallow bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon.
Brush the warm breadsticks with melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated evenly.

Cream Cheese Icing

Make Cream Cheese Icing
In a medium-sized bowl, using either a handheld or stand mixer equipped with a paddle or whisk attachment, whip the cream cheese at high speed until it achieves a smooth and creamy consistency.
Toss in the butter and mix it well until it’s smooth and blended. Then, gradually add the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla, making sure everything gets nicely combined.
Dip one side of the breadsticks into the icing. Serve the warm breadsticks immediately.
To reheat later, it is best to place in the oven or toaster oven for a couple of minutes at 350 degrees. Make sure not to overcook.

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