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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