Monday, April 30, 2012

Quick Cinnamon Rolls

I found a recipe for quick crescent roll cinnamon rolls.  I tried it didn't love it so I mixed it up and made it better.  This is much more healthy (relatively speaking) than the first recipe. (From Brown Eyed Baker)

2 cans Pillsbury Crescent Rolls - chill until use
1 stick butter - divided - 1/2 melted, 1/2 softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon

Vanilla Glaze

2 tablespoons butter melted
4 tablespoons heavy cream OR 3 tablespoons milk + 1 tablespoon melted butter (room temp)
2 cups sifted confectioners sugar

Preheat oven to 350'.  Melt 1/2 stick butter in a 9 x 13 glass pan - I did it in the microwave.  Spread it around so it covers the bottom of the pan. Roll out crescent rolls and pinch seams (hard!) to seal them.  Spread a thin layer of the 1/2 cube softened butter on both rectangles.  Combine brown sugar, sugar and cinnamon.  Spoon half on to each crescent rectangle.  Roll up carefully - mine came apart at the middle seam but I just kept rolling.  Cut each rolled up piece into 7 or 8 pieces.  Space evenly in 9 x 13 pan.  Bake for 20-22 minutes until the tops are nicely browned.  Let them cool for about 5 minutes and then drizzle glaze over them.  Serve warm.  They are actually pretty good at room temp too.

1 comment:

  1. Sounds delish! I was thinking about trying these and am glad you went first :)

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