Description
Heavenly homemade cinnamon crescent rolls dance with warm, buttery sweetness straight from grandma’s kitchen. Delicate pastry swirls promise comfort and pure indulgence for dessert lovers craving nostalgic bakery magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (8 oz/235 g) can of crescent roll dough
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Spice and Flavor:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Glaze Ingredients (optional):
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- ½ tablespoon milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a baking surface by lining a sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a non-stick environment for the delicate pastry.
- Create a fragrant cinnamon-sugar mixture by thoroughly blending granulated sugar with ground cinnamon in a small mixing vessel.
- Carefully unfurl the crescent roll dough, gently separating each triangle with precision and care.
- Brush each triangular section generously with melted butter, allowing the fat to coat the entire surface for rich flavor and golden texture.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar blend across each buttered triangle, ensuring an even distribution of sweet, aromatic seasoning.
- Roll each triangle from the wider base toward the pointed tip, shaping each piece into a classic curved crescent form.
- Position the rolled pastries on the prepared baking sheet with the pointed end tucked underneath to maintain their elegant shape.
- Transfer the sheet to a preheated oven set at 375°F (190°C), allowing the rolls to transform into golden, puffy delicacies.
- Bake for approximately 11-13 minutes, watching for a rich, bronzed exterior and fully expanded texture.
- While the pastries cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth, drizzling glaze.
- Artfully drizzle the glaze over the warm crescent rolls, creating an enticing finish that enhances their sweet, cinnamony profile.
- Serve immediately, inviting everyone to savor these warm, aromatic treats at the peak of their deliciousness.
Notes
- Always start with room temperature butter for easier spreading and more even distribution across the crescent dough.
- Use a light hand when rolling the crescents to prevent dense, tough pastries and maintain a flaky texture.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute melted coconut oil or vegan butter instead of traditional butter.
- Experiment with alternative spice blends like pumpkin pie spice or cardamom to create unique flavor variations that complement the classic cinnamon profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg