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Cream Cheese Cinnamon Crescents

Cream Cheese Cinnamon Crescents
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Cream Cheese Cinnamon Crescents combine flaky, buttery crescent dough with a sweet and tangy cream cheese cinnamon filling, baked to golden perfection. This easy, versatile treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or a cozy snack, delivering a comforting and delicious experience every time.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 can crescent roll dough (8 oz)

Filling

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, soften the cream cheese until smooth, then stir in granulated sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined and creamy.
  2. Roll Out the Dough: Open the crescent roll dough and gently unroll it into a flat sheet on a clean surface, making it ready for spreading the filling evenly.
  3. Spread the Cream Cheese Mixture: Evenly spread the cream cheese cinnamon mixture across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent leakage during baking.
  4. Roll and Cut: Starting from the long edge, carefully roll the dough into a log shape. Use a sharp knife to cut the log into even slices, creating individual crescents.
  5. Bake to Golden Perfection: Place the crescents on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush with melted butter for added richness, and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.

Notes

  • Soften cream cheese properly by allowing it to come to room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
  • Spread the filling evenly to ensure each crescent has flavorful filling without overflow.
  • Use fresh crescent dough for best flakiness and flavor.
  • Remove crescents from the oven as soon as they’re golden brown to avoid dryness.
  • For extra sweetness, brush with a simple powdered sugar glaze after baking once cooled slightly.

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Keywords: crescent rolls, cream cheese, cinnamon, sweet pastry, breakfast treat, snack, dessert

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