Cinnamon Roll Crescents

Indulge in the sweet swirl of our Cinnamon Roll Crescents for a breakfast that's worth waking up for!

With just a few simple pantry ingredients, these rolls come together in no time. Spread with softened butter and generously sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, they're a delicious and comforting breakfast treat that the whole family will love.

Explore our collection of other Crescent Roll Recipes using refrigerated dough for more delicious creations.

There's nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls to wake up your family on a weekend morning.

However, if the thought of making homemade cinnamon rolls seems to be a bit too much these days, you need to try this simple alternative!

Check out the recipe notes and variations following the step-by-step photos for any possible substitutions or tips on making the recipe your own.

Looking for more easy breakfast ideas that use refrigerator dough? Try my Sausage, Eggs and Cheese Breakfast using Canned Biscuits, Sticky Buns with Biscuits or my Cherry Pie Bubble Up Recipe.

Table of Contents

• How to make Cinnamon Buns with Crescent Rolls
• 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Recipe Substitutions and Variations
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Baking Instructions
• Top Tip
• Before You Begin!
• Make it a Meal
• Storage, Freezing and Reheating Tips
• Top Recipe Tip
• Recipe FAQ's
• Try these recipes next...
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• 💬 Comments

How to make Cinnamon Buns with Crescent Rolls

Transforming refrigerated dough into delightful cinnamon buns is a surprisingly simple process.

When working with crescent rolls or any type of refrigerator dough, keep in mind the following tips:

Refrigerated dough is often delicate and can become tough if overworked. Be gentle when handling the dough and try to avoid excessive kneading or rolling.

You can roll the dough into different shapes. Try making braided bread, dinner rolls, or even pizza made with crescent rolls.

For a shiny, golden brown finish, I like to brush the crescent rolls with a beaten egg mixed with a tablespoon of water before baking. If it's a sweet recipe, you can sprinkle a little granulated sugar on top or even a mixture of cinnamon and sugar...yum!

🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools

Non-Stick Kitchen Oven Baking PansChicken Cartoon Kitchen Timer Cooking Timer Cute Timer ReminderReynolds Kitchens Cookie Baking Sheets, Pre-Cut Parchment Paper,25 Count (Pack of 4), 100 Total SheetsButter Dish with Lid for Countertop - Ceramic Butter Keeper with Stainless Steel Knife

 

Main Ingredients Needed

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Baking Instructions

Step 5: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown. While the rolls are still warm, add the cream cheese frosting on top of each one. Serve immediately.

Make it a Meal

You can have these Cinnamon Roll Crescents as a dessert, snack, or with breakfast. Try them with my Breakfast Casserole with Eggs & Sausage.

Check out my other recipe for Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread or my Strawberry Danish with Crescent Rolls.

Storage, Freezing and Reheating Tips

Refrigerate: Allow the crescents to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Freezer: Add completely cooled crescents to a freezer bag or air-tight container and freeze up to 2 months.

Thawing: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Reheating: Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F for a few minutes, or pop in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.

Top Recipe Tip

Use parchment paper for easy clean up!

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