Name: Cookie Butter Cinnamon Star Bread
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 19, 2025

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This festive, pull-apart cookie butter cinnamon star bread is a huge show stopper for the holidays! With soft, fluffy dough, creamy cinnamon cookie butter filling, and a dusting of powdered sugar, this recipe is a quick, simple, and stunning bread for the holidays. Serve it with coffee or tea for a pretty Christmas brunch or snack! Cookie butter star bread is the perfect recipe for the holidays! Soft and fluffy bread is twisted with a cinnamon cookie butter filling and baked until golden brown. It's absolutely perfect with a cup of hot coffee!

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Cookie Butter Cinnamon Star Bread

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WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

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Make The Dough

Mix the warm milk, sugar, and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let it stand for 5-10 minutes, until foamy. Add the butter, vanilla, egg, and salt until well combined. Then, mix in three cups of the flour until the dough starts to come together.

Using a dough hook (or your hands), knead for 5-7 minutes, until the dough is smooth and slightly sticky. It should be tacky but shouldn’t leave any dough on your hands. If it’s too sticky, add flour 2 Tbs. at a time until it’s the right consistency. You may need up to 3 1/2 cups of flour total.

Place the dough in an oiled bowl, and cover with a towel. Place the dough in a warm, draft-free spot and let it rise until doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes.

Make The Filling…

In a small bowl, stir together the cookie butter and cinnamon until well combined. Microwave for about 20 seconds until it’s very spreadable. (You may need to microwave it a few times throughout the spreading process).

Assemble The Star Bread

Punch down the dough to release any air bubbles. Divide the dough into four equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a 10-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Use a 10-inch plate or bowl to make an imprint in the surface of the dough. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut around the imprint until you have four perfect 10-inch circles.

Place one circle of dough on a piece of parchment paper. Spread 2 Tbs. of the cookie butter filling on the dough, and top with another layer of dough. Repeat two more times, finishing with the fourth layer of dough. No filling goes on top of the fourth layer!!

Place a 2-inch round cookie cutter or bowl in the center of the dough stacks. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut 16 even strips around the center of the dough, leaving the two inches in the center intact. I did this by cutting the dough into four equal sections in a cross shape and then cutting each quarter into four strips.

Grab two adjacent strips, placing one in each hand. Twist the strips two times in opposite directions (I twist them away from each other). Press the ends together to make a point. If they don’t stick, use a very small amount of water or egg wash to press them together. Repeat with the remaining strips. You will have 8 points total.

Transfer the assembled bread on the parchment paper to a baking sheet. Cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for 20 minutes, or until puffy.

Bake The Star Bread

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush the assembled star bread with egg wash. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until it’s a beautiful golden brown. The internal temperature should register 190°F.

Let it cool on the counter for about 5 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar, and serve with lots of hot coffee!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Yeast Activation Magic 🌈
Activate your active dry yeast in warm (not hot) milk between 100-110°F to ensure perfect dough rise without killing the yeast.
Cookie Butter Distribution Technique 🥄
Use an offset spatula or the back of a warm spoon to spread cookie butter evenly, ensuring a consistent layer across the dough for maximum flavor in every bite.
Star Twist Pro Tip 🌟
When creating the star shape, use a small sharp knife or pizza cutter to make precise cuts, and always twist the sections outward with consistent tension to achieve a picture-perfect star shape.
Egg Wash Brilliance 🥚
Add a teaspoon of water to your egg wash and strain it through a fine-mesh sieve to create a smooth, bubble-free glaze that gives the bread a stunning golden-brown sheen.
Moisture Preservation Hack 💧
Cover the bread loosely with aluminum foil halfway through baking to prevent over-browning and maintain the internal moisture of the soft, fluffy dough.

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I’m Sara, the creator behind Sunday Table, sharing cozy, modern small bites and mini desserts made for entertaining. Trained in baking and culinary arts, I’ve been creating elevated, crowd-pleasing recipes since 2012 (with lots of coffee). ☕️