Description
Crispy, cheesy crack sticks bring irresistible flavor straight from Southern kitchens to dinner tables nationwide. Buttery crackers layered with cheese and ranch seasoning create an addictive snack that keeps hands reaching for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 slices white bread
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Coating Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Liquid Ingredient:
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) melted butter
Instructions
- Trim bread crusts meticulously, creating uniform edges. Gently flatten each slice using a rolling pin until transformed into delicate, thin rectangles.
- Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency that’s luxuriously smooth.
- Organize three separate preparation stations: one containing melted butter, another with cinnamon-sugar mixture, and the third reserved for cream cheese filling.
- Apply a delicate layer of cream cheese filling across each flattened bread slice. Roll tightly into compact cylindrical shapes, ensuring minimal air pockets.
- Submerge each rolled stick completely in melted butter, allowing excess to drip away. Immediately transfer to cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating comprehensively for maximum flavor coverage.
- Arrange prepared sticks onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, positioning seam-side downward to prevent unraveling during baking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, monitoring until achieving a golden-brown exterior with crispy edges. Remove when pastries exhibit a perfectly caramelized appearance and emit an enticing aroma.
Notes
- Carefully trim bread crusts with a sharp knife for smooth, uniform rolls that bake evenly.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a silky, lump-free filling that spreads effortlessly.
- Use a pastry brush for an even, light butter application that helps cinnamon-sugar stick perfectly without oversaturating.
- Swap regular bread with gluten-free white bread or low-carb tortillas for a diet-friendly alternative that maintains the recipe’s delicious essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg