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Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Sticks - Easy Homemade

Flaky puff pastry twisted with cinnamon sugar creates these irresistible copycat Cinnabon sticks. Ready in 30 minutes with cream cheese icing!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cinnabon Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 607kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

Cinnamon Sticks

  • 1 package puff pastry dough
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Icing

  • 1/2 pound cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 pound margarine softened to room temperature
  • 1 pound powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Allow the puff pastry dough to defrost according to the package directions.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Place the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and stir to combine.
  • Unfold one sheet of puff pastry dough onto a clean counter with the long side facing you.
  • Spray the dough with nonstick spray and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cinnamon sugar onto the dough.
  • Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough in half horizontally. Then cut the dough vertically into 10 pieces.
  • Twist each piece of dough 2 to 3 times and place them onto the parchment-covered cookie sheet. Sprinkle with an additional 1 tablespoon of cinnamon sugar.
  • Repeat the process with the second sheet of pastry dough.
  • Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until the dough appears toasted.
  • To prepare the icing, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and margarine together. Slowly add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
  • Serve the Cinnabon Stix with a small bowl of icing on the side.

Recipe Tips

Cooks Notes

Using parchment paper is essential for this recipe. The cinnamon sugar caramelizes and becomes sticky during baking, making cleanup much easier with parchment.
Don't leave puff pastry to thaw overnight in the refrigerator. This creates a sticky, difficult-to-work-with dough. Follow package defrosting instructions for best results.
For the most authentic Cinnabon flavor, seek out Korintje cinnamon, which most closely matches their proprietary Makara cinnamon blend.

Nutrition

Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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