Crescent Cinnamon Rolls
Transform refrigerated crescent rolls into decadent Crescent Cinnamon Rolls with a simple cinnamon butter filling and sugar glaze. The perfect sweet treat to start the day!
Ingredients
- 1 tube Pillsbury crescent rolls, unrolled and separated
Filling
- ¼ c. butter, softened
- ¼ c. brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cardamom
Glaze
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- ¼ cup powdered sugar, + 2 tablespoons
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375º F.
- Place the unrolled and separated crescent rolls on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and cardamom.
- Evenly spread the cinnamon butter over the crescent rolls and roll them tightly.
- Place the tip side down on the cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- While baking, make the glaze by mixing together the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, almond extract until smooth.
- Use a spoon and drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.
- Add a very light dusting of cinnamon over the top for a garnish (optional).
- Serve warm!
Notes
Sandy’s tips:
- Storage: Store leftover crescent cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Freeze the unglazed baked rolls for up to 3 months and then wait to add the fresh glaze after thawing and reheating. I like to wrap each roll in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. You could also assemble the rolls and freeze them unbaked, ready to be thawed, baked, and glazed just before serving.
- Toppings/garnish: Consider sprinkling chopped candied walnuts or pecans over the fresh glaze for extra flavor and a crunchy contrast. Feel free to replace the vanilla and almond glaze with something a little more decadent, such as a caramel glaze or melted chocolate (white or milk chocolate).
- Gluten-free: Use a gluten-free tube of refrigerated crescent rolls when catering to allergies.
- Glaze consistency: To thicken the glaze, mix in extra powdered sugar. For a thinner glaze, mix in some milk or heat the glaze mixture for a few seconds in the microwave.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 208kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 294mg, Potassium: 18mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 273IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 0.5mg