Cinnamon Crescent Rolls
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Cinnamon Crescent Rolls
Description
This recipe uses pre-made crescent rolls topped with a mixture of melted butter, cinnamon, and sugar before rolling and baking. Baking at 375 degrees produces rolls with a golden crust and tender interior lightly flavored with cinnamon and sweetness. Once baked and slightly cooled, they are drizzled with a glaze made from powdered sugar, half-and-half or milk, and vanilla extract, which adds smooth sweetness and moisture to the rolls.
These cinnamon crescent rolls can be served warm for a comforting treat. The combination of cinnamon-sugar butter and the glossy vanilla glaze delivers a classic flavor profile typical of cinnamon pastries but simplified by using ready-made dough. They work well for quick desserts, breakfast pastries, or as a cozy snack alongside coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 1 package 8 count crescent rolls
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F degrees. Lightly grease a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- Open the crescent roll package and separate each triangle of dough.
- In small bowl combine the butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Spoon the mixture over one side of each crescent roll triangle, then roll them up starting with the wide and rolling towards the point of the triangle. Place on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake the crescent rolls at 375F degrees 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, half-and-half or milk, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over the warm crescent rolls. Serve the rolls warm.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 182IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.