Cinnamon Sugar Crackers

White oval dish full of brown cinnamon sugar coated crackers sitting on a wooden surface.

Sweet, crisp, and coated edge to edge in cinnamon sugar, these crackers bake up in under 45 minutes with just 10 minutes of hands-on time. A homemade treat that turns a few pantry staples into a sweet snack everyone will love.

Course Snacks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 15

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 112kcal

Author Diane Gail

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

US Customary - Metric

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.

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.

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