Crescent Cinnamon Rolls with Cinnamon Butter Filling and Sugar Glaze Recipe
Transform refrigerated crescent rolls into decadent Crescent Cinnamon Rolls with a simple cinnamon butter filling and a sweet sugar glaze. These rolls are a perfect, easy-to-make sweet treat ideal for breakfast or a cozy dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 20-22 minutes
- Yield: 8 crescent cinnamon rolls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Crescent Rolls
- 1 tube Pillsbury crescent rolls, unrolled and separated
Filling
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cardamom
Glaze
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- ¼ cup powdered sugar, plus 2 tablespoons extra
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375º F (190º C) to prepare for baking the rolls.
- Prepare crescent rolls: Unroll the refrigerated crescent rolls and separate them; place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Make cinnamon butter filling: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom until fully mixed.
- Spread filling and roll: Evenly spread the cinnamon butter mixture over each crescent roll, then roll the dough tightly into crescent shapes.
- Arrange and bake: Place each roll with the tip side down on the cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare glaze: While the rolls bake, mix melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a bowl until smooth and glossy.
- Glaze the rolls: Once baked, use a spoon to drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls for a sweet finishing touch.
- Optional garnish: Lightly dust with cinnamon or add chopped candied nuts as a garnish if desired for extra flavor and crunch.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Freeze unglazed baked rolls for up to 3 months; thaw and reheat before adding fresh glaze. You can also freeze assembled unbaked rolls to bake fresh later.
- Toppings/Garnish: Add chopped candied walnuts or pecans over the glaze for extra texture. Substitute vanilla and almond glaze with caramel or melted chocolate for variety.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free crescent rolls if catering to gluten allergies.
- Glaze Consistency: For thicker glaze, add extra powdered sugar; for thinner glaze, add a splash of milk or warm the glaze briefly.
