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.
Check out all the other Crescent Roll Recipes for even more delicious recipes.
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.
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👩🍳Recipe Notes
When working with crescent rolls or any type of refrigerator dough, keep in mind the following tips:
- Refrigerator 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 shape refrigerator dough into different recipes. Try making braided bread, dinner rolls, or even pizza made with crescent rolls.
- For a shiny, golden brown finish, brush the crescent rolls with a beaten egg mixed with a tablespoon of water before baking.
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🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
Non-Stick Kitchen Oven Baking Pans
Chicken 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
📋Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
💡 Substitutions and Variations
- Vanilla Frosting will work in place of Cream Cheese Frosting.
- You can use a homemade cream cheese frosting as well!
- For more of a traditional cinnamon roll look, spread the ingredients evenly over a Crescent Roll Sheet Dough. Form into one long roll, then slice into pieces. Bake according to the directions below.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Spread softened butter evenly over each crescent triangle.
- Step 2: Mix the cinnamon and sugar together then sprinkle the mixture evenly on top of the butter.
- Step 3: Roll the triangles up and place the crescent rolls on a baking sheet prepared with parchment paper.
- Step 4: Brush the tops of each roll with melted butter and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on top.
Baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown.
Add Frosting
- While the rolls are still warm, add the cream cheese frosting on top of each one.
- Serve immediately.
📌Quick Tip: Add the frosting to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 5-10 seconds on high and stir. Now you have a perfect consistency for drizzling the frosting over the crescents.
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🍽 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 Tips
- Allow the crescents to cool completely before storing in an air-tight container.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F for a few minutes, or pop in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
Air-Tight Storage Containers: these air-tight storage containers that help keep food fresh for longer. Use them to store fresh baked goods, cookies, fruit and vegetables, left overs, and more. The silicone lids lock to close to ensure an air tight seal. The stackable, multi-size design makes these containers easy to store. They're perfectly sized for the fridge, freezer, or cupboard.
❄️Freezing Tips
- Add completely cooled crescents to a freezer bag or air-tight container and freeze up to 2 months.
- To reheat, thaw and heat in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes at 350°F, or microwave for 20-30 seconds.
➡️Top Recipe Tip
- Use parchment paper for easy clean up!
💡Recipe FAQ
- Simply click the plus sign to read more about the questions you see below.
- If YOU have a question regarding this recipe, please let me know in the comment section!
You can prepare them, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. The next morning, continue with the recipe at the baking instructions.
They'll be ok for a day in an air tight container at room temperature, but after that, it's best to store them in the refrigerator.
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🌟Try these recipes next...
- Check out my other recipe for Crescent Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls
- Or you might enjoy this recipe for Hocus Pocus Buns.
📇Recipe Card
Cinnamon Roll Crescents
Spread with softened butter and generously sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, these Cinnamon Sugar Crescent Rolls are a delicious and comforting breakfast treat that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 1 package crescent roll dough
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and set the rest aside.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate the triangles. Spread ½ tablespoon butter evenly over the top of each triangle.
- Stir together the cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle the mixture over the top of the butter. Spread it evely with the back of your spoon.
- Roll up the dough and place the crescent rolls on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the top of each roll with melted butter and top with remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the rolls are golden brown.
- While the rolls are still warm, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting over the top of each roll. Serve immediately.
Notes
Add the frosting to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 5-10 seconds on high and stir. Now you have a perfect consistency for drizzling the frosting over the crescents.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 361Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 255mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 1gSugar: 25gProtein: 1g
The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
I love how simple these will be to make, and so very delicious too! This post will be a feature this week. Thanks so much for sharing with us. #HomeMattersParty I always enjoy your recipes.
Cara ~ Vintage Style Gal says
Lois, these look delicious, I need to make them for my husband, he would be so pleased to have something sweet for breakfast! Thank you for sharing with Whimsy Home Wednesday.
Lois says
Thank you! I hope your husband and you enjoy the recipe!
Maria says
Wow, these look amazing! Thank you so much for sharing on the Senior Salon Pit Stop! I'll be featuring your recipe on Monday’s SSPS. Congrats! Sharing on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinned.
Maria @ kraftyplanner.com
Joanne says
These look and sound wonderful!
Lois says
Thank you!
Esmé Slabbert says
I visited you via Whimsy Home Wednesday Blog Link Party No. 32 and if interested you can visit my entries for this week: #13+14
You have a great blog and posts, so I would love to invite you to link up with SSPS, to inspire others and you will have an opportunity to get featured.
To share your own lovely posts, you will find the linkup information (1) In the Top bar under Blogging: Weekly Senior Salon Pit Stop OR 2nd image In the sidebar
We hope to meet you there virtually.
Esmé Slabbert says
Thank you from your Vroom Vroom Team for sharing your links with us at #263 SSPS Linky. Please check back weekly to see if featured on the blog post or by any co-hosts.
I will have to try this for sure so will pin it now
Kristin says
Your post is so wonderful! This looks delicious. I would love to invite you to link up your project at Whimsy Home Wednesdays to inspire others and have a chance to be featured!
Lois says
Thank you for visiting and the invitation! I did join your party!