These Cinnamon Rolls from Crescent Rolls are absolutely irresistible - the ultimate breakfast idea and treat to satisfy all your cravings!
Made with a tube of crescent rolls, cinnamon, sugar and a homemade cream cheese frosting, you can surprise your family with the enticing aroma of freshly-baked cinnamon rolls.
Check out all the other best cinnamon roll recipes available for even more delicious ideas!
Your family will wonder where you found the time to bake one of our refrigerated biscuit dough recipes! Don't worry, it will be our little secret that you used a tube of crescent roll dough!
Using crescent rolls to create cinnamon rolls is a genius shortcut that saves time without compromising on flavor. The flaky, buttery layers of the crescent rolls perfectly complement the warm cinnamon and sugar filling, resulting in a heavenly treat that is quick and easy to make.
Looking for more Breakfast Ideas? Try my Blueberry Crescent Rolls, Cinnamon Roll Crescents or my French Toast Cinnamon Rolls.
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👩🍳What to do with Crescent Rolls?
Did you know that crescent rolls are not only great as a side dish for dinner but can also serve multiple purposes? These flaky delights can elevate your culinary game to new heights!
Experiment with shapes! Instead of the traditional crescent shape, try rolling the dough into squares, rectangles, or twists.
Try filling the rolls with various ingredients. Try my Nutella Crescent Rolls, Strawberry Danish or even my Breakfast Crescent Rolls.
You can even use it in place of traditional pie crust! Simply press the dough into a pie dish, fill it with your favorite pie filling, and bake according to the recipe instructions.
I used crescent rolls as the base for my Zucchini Pie and my Fruit Tart Recipe.
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📋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
- If you're unable to find crescent dough sheets, use crescent rolls and pinch the seams together. Try using a pastry roller to help get the seams together.
- Don't feel like making the homemade cream cheese frosting? Try a canned version like I do with my Cinnamon Roll Crescents recipe.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Cream the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together until it forms a thick paste.
- Step 2: Roll the crescent dough out and spread the cinnamon mixture evenly over the dough.
- Step 3: Roll the dough up lengthwise into a log. Cut the log into rolls evenly.
- Step 4: Place the rolls into a baking dish about an inch apart. Pour heavy cream over each roll.
📌Quick Tip: Roll the dough out on a piece of parchment paper, cutting board, or lightly floured surface to keep the dough from sticking.
How to Bake Cinnamon Rolls
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. The rolls will be puffy and golden brown.
Easy Cream Cheese Frosting
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter.
- Add the the vanilla extract and powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Spread frosting over the top of the slightly cooled cinnamon rolls. Serve and enjoy while they rolls are still warm.
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🍽 Make it a Meal
- Include these delicious crescent roll cinnamon rolls on your breakfast or brunch menu or even as a delicious dessert. Serve with fresh fruit and this easy Breakfast Casserole with Eggs and Sausage.
- Check out my other recipe for Homemade Overnight Cinnamon Rolls.
🍶Storage Tips
- Add cooled cinnamon rolls to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days since they have cream cheese frosting.
- If you'd like to enjoy them warm, microwave for 10-15 seconds until warmed through.
❄️Freezing Tips
- Once the cinnamon rolls have completely cooled, add to a freezer zip top bag or an airtight container to freeze for up to 3 months.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Add the rolls to a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Reheat at 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
- Or you can pop in the microwave for 10-15 second intervals until warmed through.
➡️Top Recipe Tip
- Use a very sharp knife or string (like unflavored dental floss) to cut the cinnamon rolls.
💡Recipe FAQ
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This may have occurred if they have not baked all the way through. Bake according to the instructions, and be sure to not over crowd the pan.
🌟Try these recipes next...
- Check out my other recipe for Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream.
- Or you might enjoy this recipe for Instant Pot Cinnamon Rolls.
- Try this easy recipe for Grands Biscuits Garlic Bread as a side dish tonight!
📇Recipe Card
Cinnamon Rolls from Crescent Rolls
Made with a tube of crescent rolls, cinnamon, sugar and cream cheese frosting, these Cinnamon Rolls from Crescent Rolls are irresistible!
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Rolls:
- 1 (8 ounce) tube crescent dough sheet
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup heavy cream
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl add the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix together until combined into a thick paste.
- Roll out the crescent roll dough on a clean surface. Spread the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture all over the crescent roll dough, coating evenly.
- Lengthwise, roll the dough tightly into a log. Use a very sharp knife or a piece of string to cut even 1 ½ inch cinnamon rolls.
- After cutting them all out, place the rolls into a baking dish about an inch or so apart from each other.
- Pour the heavy cream over the rolls. Place the baking dish in the oven for 20 minutes or until puffy and slightly golden.
- While those are baking, make the cream cheese frosting. Add the cream cheese and butter to a mixing bowl and blend together with a fork or whisk.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix again until smooth.
- Once the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven, coat with the cream cheese frosting while still warm. This will allow the frosting to melt over the rolls.
- Serve and enjoy the mini cinnamon rolls while still warm!
Notes
Roll the dough out on a piece of parchment paper, cutting board, or lightly floured surface to keep the dough from sticking.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 202Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 106mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 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.
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