These cinnamon cream cheese puffs are just right for an after-school snack, especially when they’re fresh out of the oven. Flaky pastry is stuffed with cream cheese, then covered with cinnamon sugar for a mouthful of sweet delight! Try them with a caramel or chocolate drizzle for an extra-special treat.

Cinnamon cream cheese puffs are a delicious mid afternoon snack with a cup of tea.

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It’s back-to-school time, and even though my kids are doing remote learning this year, one thing hasn’t changed. As soon as school is over, they are rummaging through the refrigerator and cabinets, looking for snacks. Normally I encourage fruit, yogurt, cheese, and other healthier snacks, but once in a while, I like to make something special.

Cinnamon cream cheese puffs are a fresh-baked way to welcome guests.

Back when I was a kid, my mother made these a few times and I went crazy over them. I remember watching her make them, from cutting the cream cheese to rolling the pastry in cinnamon sugar. Yet somehow I was still pleasantly surprised at the warm, gooshy cream cheese nestled in the center of each puff. I could never decide which I liked better: licking all the good stuff out of the center or licking my cinnamony fingers after I had devoured my snack.

Enjoy a cinnamon cream cheese puff for a snack or even for breakfast.

Nowadays, my kids prefer a grab n go approach as they rush in and out of the kitchen between online classes. But me? I like to linger over a couple of puffs with a cup of coffee in the morning … and I still love licking the cinnamon off my fingers when I’m through.

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon until they are well-mixed. Set this aside for later.
Next, cut the cream cheese block into 12 equal parts. I do this by cutting it in thirds lengthwise, then by making four cuts widthwise.
Roll ten of the newly cut blocks of cream cheese into balls. You will not be using two cream cheese blocks, so you can set these aside for something else. Maybe treat yourself to a yummy toasted bagel!
Roll each cheese ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then set them aside.
Open the tube of biscuits. Remove one and press it into a flattened circle, about 3 1/2u0022 in diameter.
Place a sugared cheese ball in the center of the flattened biscuit.
Fold the dough around the cream cheese ball.
Pinch the seams to seal in the cream cheese.
Roll the dough ball to fully seal the puff. Repeat procedure with all biscuits.
Dip each ball in melted butter, then cinnamon-sugar mixture. Lay each puff on an ungreased cookie sheet, at least an inch apart. They will expand as they bake.
Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.

Grandma always said that a recipe is just a guideline. Feel free to adapt my recipes to suit your family’s needs. Be sure to comment below to let us all know how you made this recipe your own!