Crispy Cinnamon Raisin Bagel Chips Recipe: everything you need to know about making your own addictive cinnamon raisin bagel chips at home. Easy snack and the perfect yummy addition to breakfast or brunch.
Fall hasn’t officially arrived on the calendar yet. But unofficially? It’s here. So woo hoo. While I’m sad that summer slipped through my grasp, I love fall too. The crisp in the air, the changing leaves, pumpkin patches and the gratitude that comes with Thanksgiving.
This morning I changed out the front door summer wreath with Indian corn. Later this afternoon I’m dropping by the nursery for corn stalk bundles and mums. The change of season brings with it happy fall memories, especially about Thanksgiving.
For thirty-five years my family and extended East Coast family met in Virginia for a long weekend to celebrate Thanksgiving. I remember the interminable car rides from Rhode Island to Delaware, crossing the George Washing Bridge enroute, then spending the night with our cousins.
We’d have a big breakfast together (always my Aunt Margie’s famous eggs) and caravan the last leg of the trip to Clifton to meet more aunts, uncles and cousins. (In later years we met in Warrenton.)
My Aunt Pinkie (of Aunt Pinkie’s Famous Fudgy Brownies fame) is the hostess with the mostess. Besides preparing an enormous bird and all the trimmings for THE feast, she made big breakfasts that wowed the crowd. Folks, we’re talking a forty plus crowd here.
She always included these scrumptious Crispy Cinnamon Raisin Bagel Chips on the breakfast menu.
I saw cinnamon raisin bagels on sale at the grocery store the other day, and it’s funny how the memories just flooded back. Fun times around the table with my extended family.
We made great memories, and not surprisingly, many were made in the kitchen. Either preparing the food or cleaning up afterwards. Many hands made light work and there was a lot of joy and laughter.
I helped my Aunt Pinkie make these delicious bagel chips. They were always served alongside a spinach egg casserole with sausage and fresh fruit.
Other family members brought homemade coffeecakes and cider from home, and I often brought along this Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake.
You’ll love this Crispy Cinnamon Raisin Bagel Chips Recipe. They’re crunchy, perfect with breakfast and coffee. So easy to make, even the kids can help. Spreading butter and sprinkling cinnamon sugar are good jobs for them.
The key to fantastic, crisp bagel chips is slicing the bagels very thin! Watch closely after you pop them under the broiler. They cook fast — in just a couple minutes — you’ve got to pay close attention so they won’t burn. You got this!
Crispy Cinnamon Raisin Bagel Chips Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cinnamon raisin bagels
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Slice bagels very thinly into strips.
- Spread each slice/piece with butter.
- Without overlapping, place on parchment lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle thickly with cinnamon sugar.
- Place baking sheet on top oven rack on low broiler setting for 1-3 minutes.
- Watch very closely. These crisp up quickly and can burn easily.
- These bagel chips crisp up as they cool.
- Serve once cool or store in an airtight container for several days.
Notes
You may also like: Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin French Toast
Marye says
These bagel chips look like an amazing addition to my breakfast menu! Yum!
Sheryl says
I ate more than my share of these over the years! ? I LOVE them. Maybe it’s time I actually try making them. Lots of happy memories come with this post. Thank you, Allie and thank you, Aunt Pinkie!
Allie says
Me too – I love these things!!! They are super addictive.
Susie Mandel says
Yum! Anything cinnamon and sugar is worth the effort, and these look easy! I agree, your dear Aunt Pinkie is such a wonderful hostess, and I believe it runs in the family because you are, too, Allie. <3
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
Those grocery cinnamon raisin bagels brought on such a lovely flood of memories, Allie. I’ve never made bagel chips, even though I’ve bought them at my grocery store from time to time and I’m betting these are way, way better than those grocery store ones!
It’s gonna be 89 degrees here today – and I just heard that they are predicting a warmer than normal October here in Atlanta, so my dear friend, if you are missing summer – just head on a bit more south down the east coast and voila – summer is all yours again – at least till you get tired of it! I remember it was in the 70s here last Christmas – keeping my fingers crossed it’s the same this year! Happy Wednesday to you – hope your week and weekend are wonderful! xoxo
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
I have a sweet pumpkin dip that these would be the perfect “spoon”!
Aunt Pinkie says
Have a bag of cut chips in the freezer
The only change is that I do them in the oven, not the broiler. Those Thanksgivings bring back the happiest memories!
Allie says
Oh I’m so interested to hear that you do these in the oven. What temperature and how long? I’ve always done them under the broiler – it’s quick but you have to watch them like a hawk so they don’t burn.
Tracy says
What wonderful childhood memories Allie! Aunt Pinkie sounds like quite the cook. These chips look like a tasty treat! I like the idea of a dip to go with them and served as an appie too. Yummy!!!
Allie says
Me too Tracy, it was a great idea of Aimee’s. I have a maple pumpkin dip that would be divine with this: http://throughherlookingglass.com/pumpkin-maple-dip/ 🙂
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
I’ve never thought of making my own bagel chips – this is such a fantastic idea, Allie!!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
I have only had savory bagel chips. These sweet ones sound scrumptious! I love crunchy so these would be perfect for me.
Catherine says
Dear Allie, I used to love this breakfast loaf that was almost like a dessert too. It was raisin bread with a thick, almost streusel like brown sugar topping. It’s such a rare treat to have but these mini crisps just remind me of that. I love this idea and I know my family would love it too. I’m still dreaming about that raspberry cheesecake…oh how gorgeous it is! I wish I had a lice for dessert this evening. Have a beautiful day dear…enjoy the early fall season. xo, Catherine
Karen Espalin says
I guess it is probably too long of a drive to invite myself to your next Thanksgiving at Aunt Pinkies. It sure sounds wonderful.
Going to have to get some cinnamon raisin bagels the next time I head into town.
Fall is my favorite season.
Have a wonderful day,
Karen
Allie says
Thanks Karen, Aunt Pinkie is a gem. And we are lucky to have her in our family. When I talk about Aunt Pinkie’s cooking, I always say she cooks in vats! Excellent food and always plenty of it!!! I am certain you and Aunt Pinkie would get along great!
Carina says
What nice memories you’ve shared here. From all your stories, Aunt Pinkie sounds like such an awesome person! I’ve never tried bagel chips, but I love cinnamon buns, and I love crunch (toast of any kind!), so there is no way I could go wrong with these (unless I forgot them in the oven, of course?). Thanks for sharing, Allie. Xoxo
Allie says
Thank you Carina – yep, Aunt Pinkie is one in a million. She has shared a lot of wonderful recipes over the years and we have a lot of history besides. I hope you are having a great week and enjoying the beginning of fall. I got my corn stalks for both sides of my front door yesterday and it’s really starting to feel like fallish around here. xo
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Wow, a crowd of 40 PLUS for Thanksgiving??! So that means no one will notice if Boy and I go ahead and invite ourselves to your festivities, right?! 😉 Hahahaha. Thank you for saying you changed the wreath on your front door!! Totally just reminded me I need to take down our summer one and swap it out for the fall one. (Side note – my mother in law makes our wreaths… and I don’t know why, but I feel like you would just LOVE her.) Annnyways, I loooooooove bagels any which way I can get ’em, but I especially love bagel chips (dipped in cream cheese for the win) and these look AWESOME, Allie!! Cinnamon raisin bagels are the jam, so I can’t wait to make these chips! I’ll be snackin’ on these 24/7!! SO GOOD! Cheers, lovely! xoxo
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Happy to know that you changed the wreath on your door. Love bagel chips like anything, but I’ve never thought of making my own bagel chips. Thanks to you, now I can make my own crisp bagel chips. Cinnamon and raisins go so well together, and that means there is so much to love. Thank you for this fabulous idea. Have a lovely weekend my friend.
Adina says
Your Aunt Pinkie made some delicious things, so simple but I can just imagine how good it tastes!
Eva says
Bonjour Allie ! Maintenant que je lis ton article, c’est déjà officiellement l’automne donc j’ai deux raisons pour faire ton délicieux pain perdu. Le première parce qu’il me pareil gourmand à souhaite et le deuxième parce que ce les types des recettes que j’adore pour célébré ma saison préférée , l’automne! Je te souhaite un très beau automne ! Bisous ma belle. xo