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Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

Use store bought crescent rolls to make this under 30 minute breakfast recipe. We'll show you how to make Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls two ways.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 230 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces refrigerated crescent rolls 2 8 ounce packages for a total of 16 rolls
For the filling:
  • ½ cup salted butter room temperature, 4 ounces
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar 50 grams
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar 50 grams
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 7 grams
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 32 grams
For the glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar 125 grams
  • 1 teaspoon maple flavoring
  • 5-6 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Mix the filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, sugars, cinnamon and flour.
  3. Assemble the rolls: Open the crescent roll tubes and separate out each crescent roll into triangles along the seams. Spread cinnamon filling onto the top of each crescent triangle, then roll it up tightly.
  4. Bake the rolls: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cinnamon crescents are golden brown and puffed up.
  5. Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple flavor and heavy cream until smooth and to the consistency of a drizzle. You can make it thinner or thicker by adding more or less milk. Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.
For traditional cinnamon roll style:
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  1. Open the tube of crescent rolls, unroll the crescent dough sheets, but do not tear along the perforations. Leave it as a rectangle.
  2. Assemble the rolls: Spread the filling over the rolls, then roll up in a tight log along the long end jelly roll style. Slice the roll with a sharp knife into 9 pieces. Spray an 8x8" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray, then place them cut side down in the pan.
  3. Heavy Cream: Pour 1/3 cup heavy cream over the rolls...our secret cinnamon roll ingredient works for these, too!
  4. Bake the rolls: Bake at the same temperature as above, but they may need an extra minute or two of baking time. Then drizzle with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
  • The calories shown are based on the recipe making 16 crescents, with 1 serving being 1 crescent. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition Information

Calories 230kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 271mg (11%) Potassium 17mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 249IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Calories 230kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 271mg 11%
Potassium 17mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 249IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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