Phyllo-Wrapped Cinnamon Roll Bites with Cream Cheese Glaze

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Mini cinnamon roll bites wrapped in golden phyllo dough, baked until flaky and drizzled with a smooth cream cheese glaze for a delightful dessert snack. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers phyllo dough sheets, unsalted butter, melted, brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 12 Mediterranean cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1 tbsp ground cinnamon.
  3. Step 3: Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush lightly with 1 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Layer another sheet on top and repeat brushing with butter. Cut the stacked sheets into 12 equal squares.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle about 1 tsp of the cinnamon sugar mixture onto the center of each square.
  5. Step 5: Roll each square into a tight bite-sized roll and place seam side down into the prepared mini muffin tin.
  6. Step 6: Brush the tops with remaining melted butter and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
  7. Step 7: Meanwhile, whisk together 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  8. Step 8: Remove the phyllo bites from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze before serving.

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