There’s something magical about the combination of warm pizza and sweet, cinnamon-sugar covered breadsticks. I’ll never forget the first time I ordered Domino’s Cinnastix – that moment of dunking the warm, buttery stick into sweet vanilla icing and taking that first heavenly bite. While Domino’s has since changed their recipe, I’m excited to share this copycat version that captures the original’s nostalgic charm. The best part? It takes just 15 minutes to make at home!
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Why This Recipe Works
These homemade Cinnastix deliver the perfect balance of soft, buttery bread and sweet cinnamon-sugar coating, complete with a silky vanilla icing for dipping. They’re incredibly easy to make and require just a handful of simple ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.
Cinnastix Ingredients
For the Cinnastix
- 1 package pizza dough (about 1 pound) – Provides the soft, chewy base and can be store-bought or homemade
- Butter – Creates a rich flavor and helps the cinnamon-sugar mixture stick
- Granulated sugar – Adds sweetness and creates the signature crystallized coating
- Ground cinnamon – Provides the warm, spicy flavor that makes these sticks irresistible
For the Vanilla Icing
- Powdered sugar – Creates a smooth, sweet base for the icing
- Milk – Helps achieve the perfect dipping consistency
- Butter, melted – Adds richness and helps create a silky texture
- Vanilla extract – Provides depth of flavor and aroma
You don’t need to make up a batch of homemade pizza dough, but you can. Most grocery stores sell refrigerated pizza dough in a can. If you go to the deli at Walmart you can get pizza dough, and Trader Joe’s is known for its delicious pizza dough.
How to Make Domino’s Cinnastix
Instructions
Preparing the Breadsticks
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle approximately 10 by 12 inches.
- Cut the dough in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 8 equal strips, creating 16 pieces total.
- Place the strips on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Making the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
- While the breadsticks are baking, combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Melt the butter in a separate bowl.
- When the breadsticks come out of the oven, immediately brush them with melted butter.
- Generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered breadsticks.
Preparing the Icing
- Combine the powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla in a medium bowl.
- Gradually add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you achieve your desired consistency.
- Whisk until smooth and free of lumps.
Recipe Tips and Variations
Troubleshooting
- If your dough is too sticky: Dust your work surface and rolling pin with flour
- If the icing is too thick: Add milk, 1 teaspoon at a time
- If the icing is too thin: Add more powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time
Substitutions and Dietary Modifications
- Gluten-free: Use gluten-free pizza dough
- Dairy-free: Substitute vegan butter and plant-based milk
- Vegan: Use vegan pizza dough and the dairy-free substitutions above
Storage and Reheating
- Store leftover Cinnastix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days
- Reheat in a 350°F oven for 3-5 minutes until warm
- Store unused icing in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
Scaling the Recipe
- To make a smaller batch: Divide all ingredients by 2 and use half the pizza dough
- To make a larger batch: Double all ingredients and use two baking sheets
Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm alongside your favorite pizza
- Pair with hot chocolate or coffee for a sweet breakfast
- Include on a dessert platter with fresh fruit
- Add to a movie night spread with other finger foods
Do you love Cinnamon Desserts? Try these recipes!
- Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls
- Cinnamon Roll Pops
- Cinnamon Stix
- Cinnamon Twists
- Overnight Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Favorite Pizza Shop Recipes
- Domino’s Bacon Loaded Tots
- Chocolate Pizza
- Great Pizza Dough
- How to Make Margarita Pizza
- Pizza Dipping Sauce Recipe
- Taco Bell Taco Pizza
Easy Dipping Sauces
Be sure to take a look at my easy bread recipes and favorite Italian food.
Have you made these Dominos Cinnastix? If so, let me know what you think in the comments below. And remember to follow me on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM for all of my latest copycat recipes.
Domino’s Cinnastix
Ingredients
Cinnastix
- 1 pound pizza dough or 1 package of pizza dough mix
- 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Icing
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out pizza dough to a rectangle, roughly 10 by 12 inches, cut in half across the longest side, and then cut the other sides into 8ths. You should have 16 individual pieces now.Â
- Place pieces onto a lightly greased baking sheet, and bake for approximately 15 minutes. While the sticks are baking, make the icing by combining the powdered sugar, vanilla, milk, and 1 tablespoon of butter. You may need to add additional milk to thin down the icing.
- Set icing aside. Combine the 1/2 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a bowl, mix well. Melt the 1/4 cup butter and when the pizza dough is done brush with butter. Sprinkle over the cinnamon and sugar mixture over the freshly buttered sticks. Enjoy.
Notes
- When cutting the shape of the cinnastix, roll out pizza dough to a rectangle, roughly 10 by 12 inches, cut in half across the longest side, and then cut the other sides into 8ths. You should have 16 individual pieces now.Â
- If you don’t have butter, you can replace it with margarine
- This icing dipping sauce goes perfectly with the Cinnastix but you can also make a cream cheese dipping sauce or even a honey dipping sauce.
Dominic
These were great!
Karen Pollard
I have a homemade recipe that is delicious if you want to try it.
Homemade Apple Dumplings
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp butter
Dough Ingredients
2 cups all flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup Crisco shortening
1/2 cup milk
6 small Macintosh or Gala Apples about 3 inches in diameter Peeled and cored. Do not cut in half I used Gala, leave them whole.
Instructions
Make the sauce first so it has time to cool down.
Make the dough and refrigerate it until you have peeled and cored your apples.
Sauce Directions
I put all the sauce ingredients together in a medium saucepan. When it comes to a boil, I let it boil a minute or two to thicken a little bit.
For the dough
Place the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Cut the shortening into the flour mixture with a pastry blender. Add milk all at once. Stir with a fork until the dough just forms a ball. Place in the refrigerator until you have peeled and cored the apples.
Peel and core the apples. You can keep the apples from turning brown by placing them in cold water while you work.
I divide the dough into six equal portions and roll them out on a lightly floured surface individually. You can also roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface long enough to fit 6 apples on it and cut the dough into six squares.
Place the apples on a dough square, fill the center with butter, sprinkle sugar over top then sprinkle cinnamon over top.
Mold the dough around the apple, making sure there are no opening for the filling to escape from. Place the apples in a 13×9 inch baking pan. Spacing them about an inch apart. Pour the sauce over the dumplings, then sprinkle with sugar. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 35 minutes. Spoon the sauce on the bottom of the pan over the apple dumplings after they come out of the oven.
Juniorpuppy1965
I have to say these were really good. The use of real butter adds something. I also worked at Domino’s Pizza and was around when these things first came out. They used a bottled subtance called Whirl….not butter, but it sure smelled like movie popcorn butter. Thanks for the info to make them at home.
Sharon
Really great recipe!!!
Anna
actually, they do use butter. Also, the butter and cinnamon sugar go on the dough before AND after it bakes. Just FYI. I worked at Dominos all through High School. Promise I know how its done. 🙂
Jada
Some places use butter but others do not.
Sandra
I would like to make apple dumplings –like Furr’s Cafeteria makes! Please help!
Sandra
Nancy
Did you ever find the apple dumpling recipe — like Furr’s Cafeteria makes? If so, could you please send it to me? Thanks! nanschaap@att.net