30-Minute Homemade Domino's Style Cinnamon Sticks
Soft, pillowy breadsticks brushed with melted butter and coated in cinnamon sugar, topped with a creamy vanilla glaze. This copycat recipe recreates the beloved Domino's dessert at home using simple pizza dough as the base. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings after pizza night or as a warm treat for kids and adults alike. The combination of buttery, cinnamon-spiced exterior and tender interior makes these irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough, or 1 package of pizza dough mix
- ¼ cup butter, melted (or margarine)
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2
Roll out pizza dough to a rectangle, roughly 10 by 12 inches
- 3
Cut dough in half across the longest side, then cut the other sides into 8ths to create 16 individual pieces
- 4
Place pieces onto a lightly greased baking sheet and bake for approximately 15 minutes
- 5
Make icing by combining powdered sugar, vanilla, milk, and 1 tablespoon melted butter, adding additional milk if needed to thin
- 6
Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and mix well
- 7
Brush baked sticks with melted butter
- 8
Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over the freshly buttered sticks
Tips
Add extra milk gradually to the icing until you reach your desired consistency - it should drizzle easily but not be too thin.
Brush the butter on while the sticks are still warm so the cinnamon sugar mixture adheres better.
Cut the dough pieces evenly for uniform baking and consistent texture throughout.
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Can be made up to 1 day ahead and reheated in 300F oven for 5 minutes.
Best served warm with icing drizzled on top or served alongside for dipping.
Common Mistakes
Don't overbake or the sticks will become hard and dry.
Apply butter while warm to ensure cinnamon sugar sticks properly.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Gluten-Free Swaps
FAQ
Can I use store-bought pizza dough?
Yes, any store-bought pizza dough works perfectly. You can also use pizza dough mix following package directions.
What if my icing is too thick?
Add milk one teaspoon at a time until you reach the desired drizzling consistency. Start with less and add more as needed.
How long do these keep fresh?
Best eaten fresh but will stay good covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 1 week.