Need an insanely easy breakfast treat?! These Cinnamon Crescent Rolls are the answer! With a warm center and flaky outside, almost anyone can throw this together for a fun family breakfast!
Cinnamon Crescent Rolls Ingredients
- 8 count crescent rolls
- cinnamon – this gives the center of your crescent rolls an amazing flavor. You cannot forget this ingredient!
- white sugar – brown sugar would also be a great option!
- softened butter – softened butter is best so you can spread it on your roll. If you use unsalted you may need to sprinkle a dash of salt!
- milk – for the icing
- powdered sugar – for the icing
Why You Will love Cinnamon Crescent Rolls
- Quick and Easy: With just a few simple steps, you can whip up a batch of these delicious treats in no time.
- Versatile: Customize the filling with additional ingredients like chopped nuts or raisins for added texture and flavor.
- Irresistible Flavor: The combination of buttery, flaky crescent rolls and sweet cinnamon sugar filling is simply irresistible.
How to Make Cinnamon Crescent Rolls
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to the temperature indicated on the crescent roll package. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Roll Out the Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles along the perforated lines.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl combine your cinnamon and sugar.
- Add the Filling: Spread a generous layer of butter onto each crescent roll triangle. Then sprinkle your cinnamon sugar mixture until it covers the whole surface.
- Roll Up: Starting from the wide end, roll each crescent roll triangle into a crescent shape, enclosing the filling inside.
- Bake: Place the rolled crescent rolls onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven according to the package instructions, or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the crescent rolls are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl to make the glaze.
- Drizzle with Glaze: Once the crescent rolls are done baking and still warm, drizzle the glaze over the top using a spoon or a piping bag.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow the cinnamon roll crescent rolls to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm with a hot cup of coffee or tea for a delightful breakfast or snack!
Tips for Making the Best Rolls
- Softened Butter: Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature before mixing it with the sugar and cinnamon. This will ensure that it spreads easily onto the crescent roll dough.
- Even Distribution: When spreading the cinnamon-sugar butter mixture onto the crescent roll triangles, try to distribute it as evenly as possible to ensure that each bite is filled with delicious flavor.
- Rolling Technique: Roll each crescent roll triangle tightly from the wide end to the point, enclosing the filling inside. This will help prevent the filling from oozing out during baking and create nicely shaped crescent rolls.
- Baking Temperature: Follow the baking temperature specified on the crescent roll package for best results. Baking at the recommended temperature will ensure that the crescent rolls bake evenly and develop a golden brown color.
- Glazing Technique: Drizzle the glaze over the warm crescent rolls using a spoon or a piping bag. If the glaze is too thick, you can thin it out with a little more milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve Warm: These cinnamon roll crescent rolls are best enjoyed warm, straight out of the oven. Serve them alongside your favorite hot beverage for a cozy breakfast or snack.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. If you’re not planning to eat them right away, you can also freeze them for longer storage. Just be sure to thaw and reheat before serving.
FAQs
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare the cinnamon roll crescent rolls up to the point of baking, then cover and refrigerate them overnight. Bake them fresh in the morning for a delicious breakfast treat.
Can I freeze these?
Absolutely! Once baked and cooled, you can freeze the cinnamon roll crescent rolls in an airtight container for up to 1-2 months. Simply thaw and reheat before serving.
How do I store these?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
More Recipes to Try
- Cinnamon Breakfast Muffins
- No-Bake Cinnamon Donut Holes [DF, Paleo]
- Single-Serve Monkey Bread
- Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding
- Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
Cinnamon Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
- 8 count crescent rolls
- 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup white sugar/ brown sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, white sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Roll Out the Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles along the perforated lines.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl add your sugar and cinnamon together. Mix well.
- Add the Filling: Spread a generous layer of butter onto each crescent roll triangle. Then sprinkle your cinnamon sugar mixture until it covers the whole surface.
- Roll Up: Starting from the wide end, roll each crescent roll triangle into a crescent shape, enclosing the filling inside.
- Bake: Place the rolled crescent rolls onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the crescent rolls are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl to make the glaze.
- Drizzle with Glaze: Once the crescent rolls are done baking and still warm, drizzle the glaze over the top using a spoon or a piping bag.
