Cinnamon Crescent Rolls

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Homemade Cinnamon Crescent Rolls! Whether for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet indulgence, these cinnamon crescent rolls are a delight to eat.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Course: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: rolls

Calories: 109kcal

Author: Prajakta Sukhatme

Cost: $3

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Original Refrigerated Canned Pastry Dough
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ cup raw or brown sugar
¼ cup butter melted

Optional Sugar Glaze

½ cup powdered sugar
1-2 Tablespoons milk or water use warm
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preparation : Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the crescent dough in triangles and lay them on the baking sheet or counter.
In a bowl mix together the melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon powder. Using a pastry brush or a spoon, spread the mixture on top of the crescent rolls dough. Then roll up the dough in crescent shape and place on the baking sheet.
Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges. Serve warm and Enjoy!
Optional Glaze : Whisk together the powdered sugar, warm milk (or water) and vanilla. Once the crescents have slightly cooled, drizzle glaze on top.

How to Make Cinnamon Crescent Rolls in Air Fryer

Roll out the crescent dough in triangles and lay them on the cutting board or counter. In a bowl mix together the melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon powder.
Using a pastry brush or a spoon, spread the mixture on top of the crescent rolls dough. Then roll up the dough in crescent shape and place on the air fryer basket. ( Line the basket with perforated liner for easy handling)
Air Fry at 350°F for 9-12 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges. Serve warm and Enjoy! ( Serve with optional sugar glaze mentioned above)

Notes

When working with the crescent roll dough, handle it gently and avoid over-kneading. This preserves the flaky texture, ensuring a light and airy bite in the finished Cinnamon Crescent Rolls.
Bring ingredients like butter and dough to room temperature before starting. This is very important and brings out the best results. It will give you professional baking outcome.

Storage

Place leftovers in an airtight container or wrap them tightly with plastic wrap to prevent drying out. Stored in the refrigerator, they can last for up to 5 days.

Freezer: You can freeze unbaked or baked crescent rolls for up-to 3 months. For unbaked rolls, arrange them on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container.

For baked rolls, let them cool completely before freezing. Wrap each roll individually in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer bag. When ready to bake, allow them to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before baking as usual.

Reheating: For best results, reheat in the preheated oven at 300°F for 3-5 minutes or until warm.

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