To prepare the cinnamon filling, you’ll need a few basic ingredients: granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter. The sugar and cinnamon blend together to create a fragrant, sweet mixture that will be spread over the dough. The melted butter serves to help the filling adhere to the dough and adds richness to the rolls.
Mini Cinnamon Crescent Rolls offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The outside of each roll is perfectly golden and flaky, with a crisp crust that gives way to a soft and tender interior. The cinnamon-sugar filling melts into the dough as it bakes, creating a gooey sweetness that seeps into every bite. The warm, spicy flavor of cinnamon mingles beautifully with the sweetness of the sugar, making each mini roll an indulgent treat that is hard to resist.
While the classic Mini Cinnamon Crescent Rolls are delightful on their own, there are countless variations to explore. Here are a few ideas to inspire your creativity:
1. **Apple Cinnamon Crescent Rolls:** Add thinly sliced apples to the filling for a delicious twist on the classic. The apples provide a juicy, fruity contrast to the sweet cinnamon filling.
2. **Cream Cheese Filling:** For an even creamier treat, mix softened cream cheese with the cinnamon-sugar mixture for a rich filling that adds an extra layer of indulgence.
3. **Nutty Delight:** Incorporate chopped pecans or walnuts into the filling for a delightful crunch that complements the soft rolls.
4. **Pumpkin Spice:** During the fall season, mix pumpkin puree with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a bit of brown sugar for a seasonal twist that will warm your soul.
In summary, **Mini Cinnamon Crescent Rolls** are a delightful combination of flavor, texture, and convenience. These little rolls are perfect for any occasion, from casual family breakfasts to festive holiday gatherings. With their flaky crust, sweet cinnamon filling, and endless variations, they are sure to please everyone at the table. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, these mini treats are a wonderful way to indulge in the comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and enjoy the delightful process of creating these irresistible bites of joy!
- 2 tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough or Crescent Dough Sheet
- 1 stick butter softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In small bowl, combine butter, sugar and cinnamon. Beat until smooth. Unroll the crescent dough on the baking sheet, separating the triangles. Cut each crescent roll triangle in half lengthwise into two pieces.
- (Or cut into triangles using a pizza cutter, or a sharp knife if using crescent roll sheet, triangles should be about 2 – 2 1/2 inches wide and about 9-10 inches high).
- Spread about 1 Tablespoon of the cinnamon mixture on each triangle.
- Starting with the largest end of the dough, gently roll each triangle into a crescent and arrange onto the baking sheet leaving 2 ½ inches apart.
- Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Drizzle with milk and sugar glaze over the cinnamon rolls if desired.