How to Make Cinnamon Roll Sticks

These delightful breakfast treats look like breadsticks, but have the same great flavor as traditional cinnamon rolls. They are so sweet and flavorful; they can be served as a dessert, too.

Ingredients

Servings: 12

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes

Cinnamon Roll Dough

1 tbsp. yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 1/2 to 3 3/4 cups flour
1 stick butter

Cinnamon Topping

3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter, melted

Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp. milk
2 tbsp. cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla

Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

Make the Cinnamon Roll Dough

Prepare the dough first so that it can rest while you make the topping.

1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while you prepare the dough and the topping.
2
Dissolve the yeast, sugar and water in a medium bowl.

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3
Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes until it gets bubbly.
4
Add the salt and 3 1/4 cups of the flour to the yeast mixture.
5
Stir the ingredients by hand until they’re well mixed, or use the dough hook on your mixer to blend the ingredients.
6
Add more flour, a few tablespoons at a time, if the dough is sticky. The dough is ready when it pulls away from the mixing bowl or has formed a ball around the dough hook.
7
Generously flour your cutting board or counter top where you will be rolling out the dough.
8
Place the ball of dough on the floured surface and allow it to rest for 10 minutes. You can place a clean kitchen towel over the ball of dough or let it rest uncovered.

Method 2

Method 2 of 4:

Prepare the Cinnamon Topping

You can make the cinnamon topping while your dough is resting.

1
Place 8 tablespoons or 1/2 cup of butter on your microwavable-safe bowl..
2
Place it in the microwave and set for 1 to 2 minutes,until the butter is melted. Time may vary.
3
Mix 2 tablespoons of the melted butter from the pan with the sugars, cinnamon and salt in a small mixing bowl.Set the cinnamon mixture aside when it has reached a creamy consistency.

Method 3

Method 3 of 4:

Form the Dough into Breadsticks

Now you are ready to take the ball of dough that has been resting and make it into breadsticks.

1
Lightly knead the dough for a few minutes.
2
Roll out the dough using a rolling pin until you reach your desired thickness.
3
Use a pizza cutter or a knife to cut 1 1/2" wide strips of the dough. You should be able to make 12 breadsticks.
4
Place a wax paper into the baking sheet.
5
Arrange the breadsticks into the baking sheet. If you were able to get more than 12 from your dough, you can bake them in another pan.
6
Dip the brush into the butter and gently spread it in each breadsticks Coat each side.
7
Pour the cinnamon mixture over the breadsticks.
8
Allow the breadstick dough to rise for about 20 minutes at room temperature.
9
Bake the cinnamon breadsticks for 15 to 20 minutes.
10
Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for 10 minutes.

Method 4

Method 4 of 4:

Prepare the Glaze

While the breadsticks are baking, you can get the glaze ready.

1
Stir together the sugar, milk and cream cheese in a medium bowl using a spatula.
2
Add the vanilla.
3
Continue to mix the ingredients until your glaze is smooth and thin enough to drizzle. You can add small amounts of milk to thin it, if necessary.
4
Drizzle the glaze over the slightly cooled cinnamon breadsticks. You can dip a wire whisk into the glaze and drizzle it all over the breadsticks, or you can create a crisscross pattern.
5
Serve them warm.
6
Finished.

Community Q&A

Question

What can I use instead of cream cheese?

Aramazing

Community Answer

Vanilla frosting is an easy and traditional cinnamon roll icing. You can also use sprinkles or chocolate icing.