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Elevate refrigerated crescent rolls with this simple Cinnamon Crescent Rolls recipe! Buttery rolls are filled with a sweet cinnamon filling, then baked to golden brown perfection. Topped with delicious vanilla icing, these crescent rolls are drool-worthy!
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Many of these ingredients are pantry staples, making for a quick last-minute treat!
- This recipe is easy to customize! Experiment with different fruit, nuts, or spices for a new flavor.
- It’s an easy recipe to get kids into the kitchen and helping out!
Cinnamon Crescent Rolls Ingredients
- Refrigerated Crescent Rolls
- Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Powdered Sugar
- Milk
- Vanilla Extract
*see recipe card for amounts
How to Make Cinnamon Crescent Rolls in the Oven
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and fully incorporated. Set aside.
Step 3: Next, unroll the cold crescent dough on a lightly floured surface and separate each of the 8 triangles. Use a spatula or butter knife to distribute the cinnamon butter filling equally between each crescent roll, spreading to the edges of each triangle.
Step 4: Beginning at the widest point of the triangle, roll each crescent down to the end, ensuring the tip is tucked underneath.
Step 5: Place each cinnamon crescent roll on the baking sheet and bake for 8-12 minutes until golden brown.
Step 6: While the crescent rolls bake, make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 7: Ice each baked crescent roll, serve warm, and enjoy!
Storage and Re-heating Notes
This dish stores well and can be enjoyed for days after. Enjoy these Cinnamon Crescent Rolls for up to 2 days when left on the counter, or place them in the fridge for a longer shelf life.
IN THE FRIDGE: Place leftovers in an air-tight container and enjoy for up to 5 days. Storage in the fridge instructions here
IN THE FREEZER: These crescent rolls can be frozen for up to 3 months.
REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: To enjoy warm, reheat them in the oven or microwave.
Helpful Tips & Substitutions
Can I use cream cheese icing in this recipe?
Yes, cream cheese icing on top would be a delicious substitute!
Try using fruit in this recipe!
Fruit would be a fantastic addition to these Cinnamon Crescent Rolls! Adding apples, blueberries, or raspberries to the filling makes for a delicious twist.
Watch your bake time!
Ovens can vary, so change the bake time as necessary, and check your crescent rolls early in the baking time.
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Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and fully incorporated. Set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, unroll the cold crescent dough and separate each of the 8 triangles. Use a spatula or butter knife to distribute the cinnamon butter filling equally between each crescent roll, spreading to edges of each triangle.
- Beginning at the widest point of the triangle, roll each crescent down to the point, making sure the tip is tucked underneath.
- Place each cinnamon crescent roll on the baking and bake for 8-12 minutes until golden brown.
- While the crescent rolls bake, make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Ice each of the baked crescent rolls and serve warm.
Notes
- Crescent dough can quickly become sticky as it reaches room temperature. Using a floured surface prevents it from sticking.
- Be sure to use softened butter so the filling is smooth.
- Ovens can vary so change the bake time as necessary, and check your crescent rolls early in the baking time.
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