Description
Delightfully easy and quick to make, these Cinnamon Roll Roll Ups combine soft crescent roll dough with a luscious cream cheese filling, a cinnamon-sugar swirl, and a sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy dessert, they bake into golden, flaky rolls with a creamy center and a drizzle of sugary icing on top.
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). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: 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: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture 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 cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Roll the Dough: Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log to enclose all the fillings inside.
- Slice Rolls: Slice the rolled log into 12 equal pieces. Place each piece on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up.
- Brush with Butter: In a small bowl, optionally mix melted butter with a little cinnamon sugar and brush the tops of each roll for extra flavor and shine.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until the rolls turn golden brown and puffed.
- Prepare Icing: While the rolls bake, whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth and creamy. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
- Cool and Glaze: Remove the baked rolls from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before drizzling the icing on top.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy these delicious cinnamon roll roll-ups.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for easy mixing.
- Do not separate the crescent roll triangles; keep them intact and pinch seams well.
- You can adjust cinnamon level according to your preference.
- For thicker icing, add less milk; for thinner icing, add more milk gradually.
- Serve these roll ups warm for the best taste and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
