Description
These easy cinnamon sugar cream cheese crescent roll ups are buttery, sweet, and stuffed with a luscious vanilla cream cheese filling. Rolled in a warm cinnamon sugar coating and baked to golden perfection, they’re the ideal treat for brunch, dessert trays, bake sales, or after-school snacks. Quick to prepare and made with just a few ingredients, this recipe is endlessly customizable and perfect for all skill levels.
Ingredients
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll each triangle from the wide end to the tip, enclosing the filling.
- In another bowl, mix the 1/3 cup sugar with the cinnamon.
- Brush each roll with melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
- Place the coated rolls on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
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For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and original crescent roll dough.
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Always soften cream cheese before mixing to avoid lumps.
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Make ahead and freeze unbaked rolls for quick treats on busy days.
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Add apple slices, chocolate chips, or pumpkin spice to customize.
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Let baked rolls cool slightly before serving for best texture.
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Store leftovers in the fridge, and reheat to revive their crispy texture.
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Serve with caramel, chocolate, or fruit dips for added flair.