Cinnamon Sugar Cracker Recipe
This cinnamon sugar cracker recipe is everything a sweet snacker dreams of — crisp, golden crackers coated edge to edge in that classic cinnamon sugar mix we all love. They’re quick, simple, and packed with enough flavor to keep you reaching for just one more.
If you’re into homemade crackers, you might also enjoy my savory homemade crackers, cornbread crackers, and pumpkin crackers to bring a little variety on your snack table.
Introduction
Sweet, crispy, and ready in no time — these cinnamon sugar crackers are the kind of treat you’ll want to make on repeat. With less than 10 minutes of hands-on time, you can have a tray cooling on the counter in under 45 minutes.
They’re an easy way to satisfy even the fiercest sweet tooth without turning to store-bought snacks. Pair them with my pepper jack crackers for a sweet-and-savory balance on your next snack board, and they’ll be gone before you know it.
Why This Recipe Works
- Made with pantry staples so you don’t need to shop — just like when you make my easy homemade tortilla shells, everything you need is already in the kitchen.
- No mystery ingredients here so you can satisfy that sweet tooth without wondering what’s hiding in the mix.
- Perfect for parties and spreads, adding a sweet note that complements savory snacks without stealing the show.
- Versatile enough for anything, whether it’s a lunchbox treat, a party spread favorite, or a late-night sweet bite.
- Delivers cinnamon sugar magic in every single bite, giving you that nostalgic flavor you grew up loving.
If you’d like to browse all of my cracker recipes in one place, I’ve put them together for you in my 10 easy fall cracker recipes post.
Ingredients For Cinnamon Sugar Crackers
Just a few simple basics come together to make these sweet crackers shine. Nothing fancy here — just good old-fashioned pantry staples.
- Butter: Rich, creamy butter brings a richness to the dough and helps it bake up with crispy edges. It’s the same base that makes my butter crackers so good, and here it pairs perfectly with cinnamon sugar.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar is the key to that classic cinnamon sugar flavor we all know and love — think cinnamon toast, but baked right onto a crunchy cracker.
See recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
- Swap in brown sugar if you want a deeper, caramel-like sweetness instead of the clean hit of granulated sugar — the same cozy combo I use in my cast iron cinnamon rolls filling.
- Use olive oil if you’re caught without butter on hand — it’ll work just fine, although the flavor of butter is best match for the cinnamon sugar topping.
- Try flavored sugars like vanilla sugar or maple sugar for a fun twist that still plays very nicely with cinnamon.
- Dust with cocoa powder and sugar for a chocolate version of this cracker that’s just as crave worthy.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar for a warm spice variation that’s a welcome addition when you’re wanting to change things up a bit.
How To Make Cinnamon Sugar Crackers
These crackers come together with just a few simple steps. Mix, roll, sprinkle, and you’re well on your way to some sweet, crunchy deliciousness.
Step 1: Whisk flour and salt together.
Step 2: Make a well in the flour mixture and pour in the water and butter.
Step 3: Mix until a dough starts to form, then cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
Step 4: Divide dough in half.
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Step 5: Roll the dough out on a floured surface to 1/8″ thick.
Step 6: Trim the dough into a square, cut into smaller squares, and reroll scraps as needed.
Step 7: Place the crackers on a silicone or parchment lined baking sheet.
Step 8: Beat the egg and 2 tablespoons of warm water together.
Step 9: Brush the egg mixture over the crackers.
Step 10: Mix the cinnamon and sugar together.
Step 11: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the crackers.
Step 12: Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, then cool on the pan.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, absolutely. There’s no cinnamon or sugar in the dough, so all the flavor comes from that sweet topping.
Roll them thin. The thinner you roll the dough, the crispier these cinnamon sugar crackers will bake up.
Yes, brown sugar works fine and gives the crackers a slightly deeper, caramel-like sweetness.
Yes, they’re quick to bake and hold their crunch well. They’re a great make-ahead treat for parties or lunchboxes.
Trim the dough into a square first, then cut straight lines with a pastry cutter, pizza cutter or a sharp knife for neat crackers.
Serve
Pile these crackers high on a plate and you’ve got a snack that’s good anytime — from late-night cravings to mid-afternoon pick-me-ups. They’re also the kind of sweet that makes opening a lunchbox just a little more exciting.
They really shine when you set them out with my rosemary parmesan crackers. Sweet meets savory, and suddenly your snack board has everything it needs for friends, family, or just you and a quiet night in.
Expert Tips
- Melt the butter ahead: Let it cool slightly before adding it to the dough so it blends in as smoothly as possible.
- Roll the dough thin: Thin dough makes crisp crackers, the same way my everything cracker recipe gets its snap.
- Divide the dough in half: Smaller portions are easier to roll evenly, and you’ll have more control over the thickness of your crackers.
- Cover generously with cinnamon sugar: Don’t skimp on the topping — it’s where all the flavor comes from.
- Cool on the pan: Leaving the crackers to cool right on the pan helps them set up with the best crunch.
Cinnamon Sugar Crackers
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup salted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients: Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl until evenly blended.
- Add wet ingredients: Make a well in the flour and pour in the water and melted butter, then stir until dough forms.
- Rest the dough: Cover and let sit for 15 minutes to allow the flour to fully hydrate so it’s easier to roll out.
- Divide and roll: Split the dough in half and roll each piece to about 1/8" thick on a floured surface.
- Trim and cut: Trim the edges into a square, then cut into smaller squares. Reroll scraps to make more crackers.
- Prepare to bake: Place cut crackers on a lined baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash: Beat an egg with 2 tablespoons of warm water, then brush over the crackers.
- Add the topping: Mix cinnamon and sugar together, then sprinkle generously over the crackers.
- Bake the crackers: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
- Cool before serving: Leave on the pan to cool so they firm up nice and crisp.
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Notes
- Melt the butter early: Let it cool a bit so it blends smoothly into the dough.
- Roll the dough thin: The thinner you go, the crispier the crackers will bake up.
- Split the dough in half: Smaller portions make it easier to roll everything out evenly.
- Brush lightly with egg wash: A thin coat helps the cinnamon sugar cling without getting too clumpy.
- Cover generously with topping: The flavor comes from the cinnamon sugar, so don’t hold back when sprinkling it on.
Crispy, sweet, and loaded with that cinnamon sugar crunch — these crackers didn’t last long around here! They’re the kind of treat that disappears almost as quickly as I can bake them.