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Let me just say, these cinnamon crescent rolls are about to become your new obsession. You know when you want something sweet, quick, and a little indulgent but without the fuss? These are IT. They’ve got all the ooey-gooey goodness of cinnamon rolls, but without all the waiting around for dough to rise.
I mean, who doesn’t love flaky, buttery crescent rolls? Add in a cinnamon sugar filling that’s giving major desert vibes, and you’ve got a winner. But wait—there’s more. The cream cheese glaze? It’s the cherry on top, or should I say the drizzle that makes these rolls shine. Softened cream cheese, powdered sugar & vanilla—it’s basically heaven in glaze form.
If you like this recipe, check out my Peach Dumplings and Pumpkin French Toast.
Ingredients for cinnamon crescent rolls
Crescent roll tube: Flaky and buttery, this store-bought dough is the ultimate shortcut to homemade vibes.
Butter: Softened butter adds richness to the cinnamon filling, making it extra decadent.
Brown sugar & cinnamon: The stars of the show! These two bring that warm, sweet spice we all know and love.
Cream cheese: Smooth and tangy, this makes the glaze irresistible and takes these rolls from snack to dessert.
Powdered sugar & vanilla extract: Sweet and fragrant, these are essentials for the perfect glaze.
Milk: Thins out the glaze to that perfect drizzle consistency.
How to make cinnamon crescent rolls
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Unroll the crescent rolls and separate them. Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl, then spread evenly over each crescent roll.
Roll them up and bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
While they bake, whip together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make the glaze.
Once the rolls are done, drizzle generously with the glaze and serve warm. Enjoy!
The full recipe with measurements is below on the recipe card.
Commonly Asked Questions
These cinnamon crescent rolls are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Just reheat them in the microwave for a few seconds to get them warm and gooey again.
If you’re out of cream cheese, you can make a simpler glaze with just powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. It’ll still taste great, but won’t have that rich tang the cream cheese adds.
Feel free to get creative! You can add chopped nuts, raisins, or even a sprinkle of chocolate chips to take these rolls to the next level.
Cinnamon Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
Rolls:
- 1 crescent roll tube
- ¼ c butter , softened
- ¼ c brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Glaze:
- ¾ c powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ c milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl beat together the butter, sugar and cinnamon. Unroll the crescent rolls and separate. You can place them on an even surface or directly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on each crescent roll and roll them up. Place on the baking sheet if preparing elsewhere.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the rolls are baking, let’s make the delicious cream cheese glaze.
- In a mixing bowl beat the cream cheese until smooth. Then add in the powdered sugar and whisk until smooth. Lastly add the vanilla extract and milk until smooth. Add more milk if needed.
- When the rolls are done, drizzle all over with the cream cheese glaze.
- Eat hot and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
