Description
Delight in these easy and delicious Cinnamon Roll Roll Ups, featuring a creamy vanilla cream cheese filling wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a sweet powdered sugar glaze. This quick recipe makes a perfect breakfast treat or dessert that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dough and Topping
- 1 (8 oz) can 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 to ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well blended, then set aside.
- Prepare Dough: Open the crescent roll dough and unroll onto a clean surface without separating the triangles. Pinch the seams together carefully to form one solid rectangular sheet.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the crescent roll rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges free.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this evenly over the cream cheese layer to add sweet spice.
- Roll Dough: Starting from one of the long edges, tightly roll the dough into a log shape, making sure filling stays contained inside.
- Slice Rolls: Cut the rolled log into 12 equal slices and place each slice cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Butter Brush (Optional): Mix melted butter with a little cinnamon sugar for extra flavor and brush this over the tops of each roll.
- Bake: Bake rolls in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and puffed up nicely.
- Prepare Icing: While baking, whisk powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons milk in a bowl until the icing is smooth and creamy. Adjust milk quantity to reach your preferred consistency.
- Cool and Ice: Once baked, remove rolls from the oven and cool for a few minutes. Drizzle the prepared icing generously on top.
- Serve: Serve the warm cinnamon roll roll ups immediately and enjoy the delicious combination of creamy filling and sweet glaze.
Notes
- You can add nuts or raisins to the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture for extra texture.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, add an additional 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to the filling or topping.
- If you prefer a thicker icing, reduce the milk or add more powdered sugar.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds before serving to regain softness.
