Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls
These Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls are honestly so easy to make! They taste like real cinnamon rolls but take just 25 minutes total. Using refrigerated crescent dough means you get all that cinnamon flavor without waiting forever for dough to rise or any of that complicated stuff.
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I started making these on weekends when I wanted something sweet for breakfast but didn’t want to spend all morning in the kitchen. They’re perfect for lazy Saturday mornings, holidays, or honestly any time you’re craving something warm and sweet. Plus, they make the whole house smell incredible while they’re baking, which is always a bonus!
What you’ll love about these crescent roll cinnamon roll recipe:
- SUPER QUICK – Ready in just 25 minutes, no waiting around for dough to rise.
- REALLY EASY – Using crescent roll dough makes these impossible to mess up.
- TASTES AMAZING – All the cinnamon roll flavor without the hours of work.
- PERFECT ANYTIME – Great for breakfast, brunch, or just a random afternoon snack.
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Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make these Cinnamon Crescent Rolls:
- Refrigerated crescent roll dough
- Butter
- Cinnamon sugar mix
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
INGREDIENT NOTES:
- Crescent Roll Dough: One can makes 8 rolls, which is perfect.
- Cinnamon Sugar: You can buy it premade or just mix 1/4 cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon yourself.
- Butter: Make sure it’s melted so it spreads easily.
How to make Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls step-by-step:
*Check out the quick visual guides below. For full instructions and ingredients, see the printable recipe card at the end.
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Unroll crescent dough and press seams together to form one rectangle.
Step 3: Brush dough with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar mix.
Step 4: Roll up tightly from the long side into a log. Slice into 8 rolls.
Step 5: Place rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
Step 6: Stir powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Pro Tip:
Press the seams together really well or they’ll come apart when you roll them up. Also, put the glaze on while the rolls are still warm so it gets all melted and soaks into the cinnamon swirls.
Storage and Reheating:
Storage: Keep leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Reheating: Microwave for 10-15 seconds to make them soft and warm again.
Freezing: You can freeze baked rolls for up to 2 months. Just thaw and warm them up before eating.
Additions & Substitutions
ADDITIONS:
- Toppings: Throw some chopped pecans or walnuts on before rolling for extra crunch.Better Glaze: Use cream cheese frosting instead of the simple glaze if you want to go all out.
- More Flavor: Add a tiny bit of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar.
- Extra Toppings: Drizzle caramel sauce over them along with the glaze.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Butter: Coconut oil works if you need dairy-free.
- Milk: Use cream, half-and-half, or non-dairy milk in the glaze.
- Cinnamon Sugar: Just make your own by mixing 1/4 cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Dough: Pizza dough or puff pastry could work but the texture will be different.
FAQs about these Easy Cinnamon Rolls:
Can I use different dough? You can, but crescent roll dough works best because it’s already flaky. Other doughs will give you different results.
Can I add more filling? Sure! If you want more cinnamon sugar, go ahead and add extra. Just don’t add so much that it spills out everywhere when you roll them up.
How do I get clean slices? Use a sharp knife and wipe it off between cuts. You can also use dental floss – just slide it under the log, cross the ends over the top, and pull to slice through.
Can I make the glaze thicker? Yes, just use less milk. Start with 1 teaspoon and add more only if needed to get it to drizzle.
What Can I Serve with these Crescent Cinnamon Rolls?
They’re perfect on their own for brunch, but they’re also good with scrambled eggs, bacon, or fruit if you want a full breakfast.
Try these Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls for breakfast or snack! Leave a rating after you make them and let us know how they turned out!
Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll crescent dough and press seams together to form one rectangle.
- Brush dough with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar mix.
- Roll up tightly from the long side into a log. Slice into 8 rolls.
- Place rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Stir powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.
This is a great idea! I never make them from scratch . If anyone has seen the new Pillsbury caramel rolls- in my opinion- skip them. The caramel has cinnamon in it and so does the roll. Plus, the caramel doesn’t really go on thick or creamy. Anyway I see lots of variations on your recipe. Chocolate! Raisins or dates! Maple pecan! Thank you.