Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Roll-Ups are the ultimate comfort treat—crunchy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside, and coated in a cinnamon-sugar hug. They’re quick to assemble and bake to golden perfection. You can even take them up a notch with fresh fruit, chocolate, or a dash of warm spices. Ideal for brunch, dessert, or late-night cravings, they’re the kind of bite-sized indulgence that disappears fast.
Ingredients
16 slices soft sandwich bread (white or whole wheat)
16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
4 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional Twists
Mini chocolate chips or Nutella
Thin apple or banana slices
Strawberry or raspberry jam
Chopped pecans or walnuts
Dash of nutmeg or cardamom in the coating
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, ½ cup sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Cut crusts off the bread and flatten each slice with a rolling pin.
Spread 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on each slice. Add any optional fillings.
Roll up tightly into logs.
Mix the remaining ½ cup sugar with cinnamon.
Dip each roll in melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
Serve warm with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Carbohydrates: 18 g