Best Cinnamon Cresent Rolls Recipes

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CINNAMON CRESCENTS



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I've had the recipe for these crispy cinnamon-sugar roll-ups for years. They're one of my family's favorites and so easy to make. We enjoy them at breakfast with a cup of coffee. -Emily Engel, Quill Lake, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup cold butter
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
OPTIONAL GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Combine flour and baking powder in a large bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and egg. Divide into three portions; shape each portion into a ball., Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle a third over a pastry board or a surface. Roll one ball into a 12-in. circle; cut into 12 wedges. Roll up from wide edge. Repeat with the remaining dough and cinnamon sugar. Place rolls with point side down on a lightly greased baking sheets; form into crescent shapes. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until lightly browned (do not overbake)., For optional glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled crescents.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CINNAMON CRESCENT ROLLS



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I always whip up a batch of these flaky, drizzled crescents to take to family gatherings at Christmastime. Serve the rolls at breakfast, as a snack or for dessert-you can't go wrong! -Sharon McKee, Denton, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

6-1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, cubed
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup water
3 egg yolks
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. In a large saucepan, heat the butter, milk, shortening and water to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg yolks; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead about six times. Divide dough into four portions. Roll out one portion into a 12-in. circle; spread with 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar. Cut into 12 wedges. Roll up each from the wide end and place point side down 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Curve ends to form crescents. , Repeat with remaining dough, butter and cinnamon-sugar. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Combine the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla; drizzle over warm rolls. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over rolls.

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CINNAMON BUN CRESCENT ROLLS



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Who doesn't love the smell of something baking in the morning? We love to wake up to these decadent treats. They're easy to make and can be prepared the night before. They're not only a delicious breakfast, but they even make a great dessert. In less than 30 minutes you'll feel like you've been transported to your favorite Parisian bakery!

Provided by Popcorn Powder

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 tablespoons cinnamon bun topping (such as Popcorn Powder®)
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted, or more as needed
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix cinnamon bun topping and melted butter in a small bowl until well combined.
  • Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in the microwave for 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
  • Separate crescent dough into 16 triangles. Spread 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon mixture onto each triangle and drizzle some of the chocolate on top. Carefully begin to roll starting at shortest side of triangle up to the opposite point. Once rolled, spread another 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon mixture on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 13 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 111 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

CINNAMON CRESCENTS



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I've made homemade cinnamon rolls before from my yeast roll recipe. I decided to try to make them using canned crescent roll dough and they turned out delicious. Now, it's a snap to have fresh hot cinnamon rolls for breakfast or anytime without the wait.

Provided by Gail Welch

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can(s) crescent rolls 8 ct.
3 Tbsp butter, melted
4 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1/4 c pecans, chopped (toasted) optional
1/4 c raisins, optional
ICING
3/4 c powdered sugar
2 1/2 tsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375F. Prepare baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • 2. On parchment or waxed paper lightly floured: Unfold each crescent and flatten with rolling pin or hands maintaining triangle shape.
  • 3. Melt butter in microwave. Set aside. Mix cinnamon and sugar together. Set aside.
  • 4. With pastry brush, spread melted butter over each triangle. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of cinnamon/sugar mixture over butter. OPTIONAL: Add chopped pecans and/or raisins if desired. Pecans may be toasted, if desired.
  • 5. Starting with wide end, tightly roll dough finishing up at narrow end, forming crescent shape.
  • 6. Bake at 375F for 12-14 minutes. Meanwhile make ICING. Combine 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 2 1/2 tsp milk. Mix until smooth. Icing will be thick. Spread on crescents while hot/warm.

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