Best Versatile Cinnamon Crescents 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.

15 BEST PILLSBURY CRESCENT ROLL RECIPE COLLECTION



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You'll flip for these Pillsbury crescent roll recipes! From pigs in a blanket to croissants to pizza rolls, the refrigerated Pillsbury dough is as versatile as it gets.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 15

Spicy Italian Crescent Ring
Pigs in a Blanket (with Cheese!)
5-Ingredient Bacon, Egg and Cheese Crescent Roll Casserole
Bacon Cheeseburger Crescent Ring
Air Fryer Chocolate Croissants
Bacon, Cheddar Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels
Buffalo Chicken Crescent Puffs
Cranberry Goat Cheese Crescent Ring
Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls
Triple Berry u0026amp; Cream Cheese Ring
Pizza Crescent Rolls
Monte Cristo Sandwich Roll-Ups
Cinnamon Crescent Rolls
Air Fryer Garlic Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls
Philly Cheese Steak Crescent Bake

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a Pillsbury Crescent Roll recipe in 30 minutes or less!

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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 CRESCENT TWISTS



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This is a true "twist" on an old favorite, refrigerated crescent rolls. You'll love how tasty they are and how fast they come together. Ruth Vineyard - Plano, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons hot water
1/8 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Separate crescent roll dough into four rectangles; press seams to seal. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter and cinnamon; spread over two rectangles. Top with remaining two rectangles. Starting from a long side, cut each rectangle into eight strips. Twist each strip several times; seal ends together., Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; brush over warm twists.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FANCY CRESCENTS



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These are rich little things that melt in your mouth.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 5h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup margarine
1 egg yolk
¾ cup sour cream
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine flour and butter in large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
  • In a separate bowl beat egg yolk and sour cream together with spoon. Add to flour mixture. Mix together well. Chill covered in refrigerator at least 4 hours. If you make this in the evening, store overnight.
  • Stir sugar and cinnamon together to use instead of flour for rolling dough. Sprinkle some over working surface. Roll about 1/4-1/3 of dough into circle about 10 inches in diameter, sprinkling with sugar-cinnamon mixture on both sides as needed both to roll and for taste. Cut in 16 pie shape wedges. Beginning at outer wide edge, roll toward center. Arrange on ungreased baking sheet close together, not touching.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 46 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CREAM CHEESE CINNAMON CRESCENTS



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These are so yummy. Would be perfect for breakfast or brunch or anytime! I just made a batch late this evening. A parent brought these in for a teacher's luncheon and everyone loved them.

Provided by Aunt Paula

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) cans crescent roll dough
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Roll out one can of crescent rolls in bottom of 9x13 pan.
  • I sprayed pan with cooking spray.
  • Cream together: 2 8oz. cream cheese.
  • 1 cup sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Spread this mixture over crescent rolls.
  • Lay second tube of crescent rolls over mixture.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter, mix in 3/4 cup sugar,
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and pour over top.
  • Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.4, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 54, Sodium 242.3, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 21.3, Protein 4

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