Description
These Cinnamon Roll Roll Ups are a quick and easy twist on classic cinnamon rolls, made with crescent roll dough filled with a creamy sweet cream cheese mixture, cinnamon sugar, and finished with a smooth powdered sugar icing. Perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack, they bake up golden and fluffy in just under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dough and Topping
- 1 (8 oz) can of crescent roll dough
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Icing
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (to achieve desired icing consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well blended. Set aside.
- Prepare Dough: Open the can of crescent roll dough and unroll it onto a clean surface without separating the triangles. Pinch the seams together to create a single rectangle.
- Spread Filling: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto the rectangle of crescent roll dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar: In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Roll Dough: Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log, making sure the fillings stay inside.
- Slice Rolls: Once rolled, slice the log into 12 equal pieces. Place each piece on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up.
- Add Butter Topping: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with a bit of the cinnamon sugar (optional) and brush the top of each roll with the mixture for enhanced flavor and browning.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and puffed.
- Prepare Icing: While the rolls are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Adjust the milk quantity to reach your desired icing consistency.
- Cool and Ice: Remove the baked rolls from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before drizzling the icing on top.
- Serve: Serve the cinnamon roll roll-ups warm and enjoy their delightful flavors.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and smooth filling.
- Don’t separate the crescent roll triangles to maintain a solid dough sheet for rolling.
- Brush melted butter mixed with cinnamon sugar on top for added sweetness and crunch.
- Adjust icing thickness by varying milk amount; add milk slowly to avoid a runny glaze.
- Slices can be made thicker or thinner depending on preferred serving size.
