Description
Irresistible “crack sticks” blend crispy pretzel goodness with sweet caramel and chocolate, creating an addictive snack that keeps friends coming back for more. Salty, crunchy, and impossibly delicious, these treats guarantee smiles with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 slices white bread (crusts removed)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) butter (melted)
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 3/4 cup (90 grams) powdered sugar
Spices:
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Craft a fragrant coating by combining granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate shallow dish.
- Melt butter thoroughly in a microwave-safe container, allowing it to reach a smooth liquid state.
- Carefully transform bread slices into thin, pliable sheets using gentle pressure from a rolling pin.
- Generously distribute the luscious cream cheese blend across each flattened bread surface, creating an even layer.
- Tightly roll each bread slice into compact cylindrical shapes, ensuring minimal air pockets.
- Submerge each rolled creation completely in warm, golden melted butter, guaranteeing total coverage.
- Transfer butter-coated rolls directly into the cinnamon sugar mixture, rotating to achieve a complete, glittering exterior.
- Heat the oven to 350°F, positioning the rack in the center for optimal heat circulation.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Arrange the coated rolls in a single layer, maintaining slight separation between each piece.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes, watching for a golden-brown transformation and crispy edges.
- Remove from oven and allow a brief cooling period to enhance flavor and texture before serving.
Notes
- Toast bread slices lightly before flattening to enhance crispiness and prevent sogginess during baking.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother, easier spreading and better incorporation with powdered sugar.
- Consider using whole wheat or gluten-free bread to accommodate different dietary preferences and create healthier variations.
- Experiment with additional spices like nutmeg or cardamom in the cinnamon sugar mixture for a more complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 162 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg