Shirley's Cream Cheese Bread Rollups Recipe

These adorable and delicious cream cheese bread roll-ups are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Inspired by a beloved family recipe, these bite-sized treats are perfect for baby showers, brunches, or any gathering. Simple to make, yet elegant in presentation (think charming painted dough!), they'll disappear faster than you can say 'Shirley'. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 71.8 kcal

Protein 3g

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Ingredients for Shirley's Cream Cheese Bread Rollups

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How to Make Shirley's Cream Cheese Bread Rollups

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough.
Tightly roll the dough into a log.
Cut the log into 1-inch slices.
Place the slices onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let cool slightly before serving. Optional: Decorate the dough before baking with food coloring for an extra special touch!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

Fat

12g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Shirley's Cream Cheese Bread Rollups?

Shirley's Cream Cheese Bread Rollups takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Shirley's Cream Cheese Bread Rollups?

Shirley's Cream Cheese Bread Rollups has approximately 71.8 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Shirley's Cream Cheese Bread Rollups?

The key ingredients for Shirley's Cream Cheese Bread Rollups are White Bread, Cream Cheese, Milk, Walnuts, Food Coloring, Water. See the full list with measurements above.