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Cinnamon Roll Crescents

Recipe by Evelyn Marcella Rivera

Quick and easy cinnamon roll crescents made with refrigerated crescent dough, a buttery brown sugar-cinnamon filling, and an optional tangy cream cheese glaze. All the flavor of homemade cinnamon rolls in just 20 minutes.

  • Total Time22 minutes
  • Yield8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Crescents

  • 1 can (8 oz) Refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 triangles)
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup Light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • pinch Salt

Optional Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 2 oz Cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface. If using perforated triangles, gently press the seams together to form a solid sheet.
  3. Mix the Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until evenly blended.
  4. Spread the Butter: Brush the melted butter evenly across the entire dough sheet, making sure to reach all edges.
  5. Add the Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough. Use the back of a spoon or your hand to gently press it in so it adheres.
  6. Roll, Slice, and Arrange: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough into a snug log. Slice into 8 even rounds and place cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each.
  7. Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until crescents are puffed and golden brown with caramelized edges.
  8. Make Glaze and Serve: Whisk together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if needed. Let crescents cool 2–3 minutes, then drizzle with glaze and serve warm.

Notes

Press crescent dough seams together firmly to prevent filling from leaking out during baking. Set cream cheese out at room temperature when you begin prepping so it’s perfectly soft by the time you make the glaze. Let crescents cool 2–3 minutes before glazing so the drizzle holds its shape on top. These are best served warm but can be gently reheated in a 300°F oven for 3–4 minutes.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 185
  • Sodium: 230
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 18

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