If you grew up on cinnamon and sugar toast, you’re going to love the cozy little treats we have for you today. These sugar snails are everything we love about the classic breakfast indulgence, but wrapped up in the perfect snack-able package. They’re made with pantry staples and simple enough you can get the kids involved. It’s the kind of recipe that feels a little nostalgic and just right for a lazy weekend morning or a simple treat to share.

The recipe is really quite simple. Each slice of white sandwich bread gets flattened with a rolling pin to create the “dough.” It’s then spread with a sweetened cream cheese filling, and rolled up into tiny “snail” spirals. The end result is almost like a pastry, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, with a creamy layer in the middle. A brush of butter and a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar give every bite that irresistible crunch.

These little rolls bake up in just over 15 minutes and the aroma alone is enough to get everyone in the kitchen to see what you’re making. Whether you serve them as a weekend breakfast treat, an after-school snack, or a pick-me-up with a cup of coffee, Sugar Snails are proof that simple ingredients can make something truly special.