Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
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Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Description
This recipe starts with tubes of crescent roll dough that are kneaded to close perforations and rolled into a rectangle. A layer of vegan butter is spread over the dough and sprinkled with a cinnamon and brown sugar mixture. The dough is then rolled tightly and sliced into discs about an inch thick. These are placed in a lightly oiled muffin tin or baking sheet to retain shape during baking.
The rolls bake until just golden, creating a soft interior with swirls of spiced sugar throughout. The vegan glaze is mixed as the rolls bake, combining powdered sugar, plant-based milk, and vanilla to a smooth consistency. After baking, the rolls are frosted with the glaze while warm, adding moisture and sweetness.
Careful attention to slicing with a sharp knife preserves the spiral shape and prevents filling leakage. Baking until lightly golden but not overbaked ensures a tender, moist texture. This recipe yields 9 rolls but can be adjusted by changing slice thickness.
Ingredients
- 1 tube crescent rolls Pillsbury is vegan, in a tube
- 2 Tablespoons vegan butter divided
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon soy milk or almond or rice milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Pop open the crescent rolls and roll the dough into a ball, kneading it to work out the perforations.
- Using a rolling pin, roll it out into a rectangle.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of margarine over the dough. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon, and then sprinkle it onto the margarine.
- Roll the dough up into a long roll and use a sharp knife to cut it into 1-inch discs.
- Put the discs into a lightly oiled muffin tin (a baking sheet will do if you're short a muffin tin), and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Set aside.
- While cooking, mix the margarine and 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar with a hand mixer (by hand is fine, too). Alternate milk, remaining sugar, and vanilla, beating until smooth. Add more plant-based milk or sugar to get the consistency you prefer.
- Frost the cinnamon rolls.
Notes
- Use a very sharp knife or serrated blade to cut the rolls cleanly to prevent squishing and filling leaks.
- Begin checking the rolls near 12 minutes and remove once lightly golden to avoid dryness and crumbliness.
- The suggested bake time is based on cutting 9 rolls; adjust time if making more or fewer.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 9rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 0.3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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