Cinnamon Cream Cheese Crispies

I might as well confess that I make them with WHITE BREAD — something we normally never eat — but once a year we do indulge. You can make these with whatever bread you like, and you’ll find it’s easier to roll up bread that is fresh and soft.

My family loves these cinnamon rollups, and they’ve become part of our holiday tradition. I especially love that they can be made ahead of time, so that Christmas morning can be a sweet, relaxed family time.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Here’s what you’ll need to make these tasty breakfast roll ups:

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened

1 large egg yolk

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

10 slices soft bread of your choice – We use plain white bread, but you can use whatever you like as long as the slices can be rolled.

3/4 cup packed brown sugar – Either light or dark brown sugar works fine.

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted – we like salted butter, but feel free to use unsalted, too.

Equipment Needed

You won’t need any fancy cooking equipment to make this recipe:

• Cutting board
• Sharp knife or kitchen scissors
• Mixing bowls
• Spatula
• Spreader knife
• Cookie Sheet
• Parchment paper

Step by Step Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper. Roll bread slices with a rolling pin to flatten slightly.

Trim off the crusts. Beat the cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl until combined. Divide the mixture among the bread slices and spread evenly.

Roll up slices tightly jelly-roll style, pressing on the edges to seal.

Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a shallow bowl. Generously brush each roll on all sides with the melted butter and roll in the brown sugar mix.

Arrange the cinnamon rollups on the parchment lined baking sheet bake them for 8 to 10 minutes, or until browned and crispy. Makes about 10 crispies.

You can also freeze the rollups. Store in an airtight container or bag and keep frozen until ready for use. To cook, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and arrange the crispies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until hot and crispy.

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About Eliza Cross

Eliza Cross is the author of 16 books, including Small Bites, 101 Things To Do With Bacon, and BERRIES. She enjoys sharing ideas to simplify cooking, gardening, and home projects. She is also the owner of Cross Media, Inc. and founder of the BENSA Bacon Lovers Society.