Description
Delight in these warm, flaky Cinnamon Crescent Rolls, featuring buttery dough rolled with a cinnamon-sugar filling and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or a comforting dessert, these rolls are easy to make and bake quickly to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 package (8 count crescent rolls)
Filling
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking; set aside.
- Separate the dough: Open the crescent roll package and carefully separate each triangle of dough, arranging them ready for filling.
- Mix and apply filling: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until combined. Spoon the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over one side of each crescent roll triangle. Starting from the wide end, roll each crescent tightly toward the pointed end. Place rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet with the seam side down.
- Bake the rolls: Bake the crescent rolls in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and flaky. Once baked, remove them from the oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool slightly.
- Prepare and drizzle glaze: In a small mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, half-and-half (or milk), and vanilla extract, stirring until you achieve a smooth glaze. Drizzle this glaze generously over the warm crescent rolls before serving to enhance their sweetness and flavor.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and milk/half-and-half for easier mixing and better consistency in glaze.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle chopped nuts or raisins on top before rolling the crescents.
- If you prefer a stronger cinnamon flavor, increase ground cinnamon by 1 teaspoon.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.
- These rolls can be prepared ahead up to step 3 and refrigerated, then baked fresh when needed.
