Description
Cinnamon Crescent Rolls are soft, flaky pastries filled with warm cinnamon sugar and melted butter, perfect for a quick and comforting breakfast treat. They combine the buttery layers of crescent dough with a sweet cinnamon filling, baking up golden and tender in under 20 minutes. Ideal for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, these rolls are easy to prepare, customizable, and loved by the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Dough
- 1 can (8 oz) pre-made crescent dough (1 sheet, unrolled)
Filling
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Optional Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk or water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even baking and a perfect golden-brown color.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. If desired, add a splash of vanilla extract. Melt the butter separately to brush onto the dough.
- Roll Out the Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent dough on a clean surface and gently press seams to form one sheet, making it easier to spread the filling evenly.
- Spread Butter and Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar: Brush the melted butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously across the entire surface.
- Shape the Rolls: Cut the dough into triangles if not pre-separated. Starting from the wide end, roll each triangle tightly toward the point to form the crescent shapes.
- Bake: Place the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Glaze and Serve (Optional): After baking, mix powdered sugar with milk or water to a drizzling consistency, then drizzle over the warm rolls for added sweetness and charm.
Notes
- Use cold dough for better flaky layers and shape retention.
- Brush butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Space rolls apart on the baking sheet to ensure even baking and crispy edges.
- Keep a close eye on the oven after 10 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- Adjust glaze thickness by varying powdered sugar and liquid quantities to suit your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, crescent rolls, quick breakfast, cinnamon sugar pastry, easy breakfast treat, flaky rolls
