Description

If you’re craving warm, homemade cinnamon rolls but don’t have the time to prepare traditional yeast dough, these Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect solution. Made with simple ingredients like crescent roll dough, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, this easy recipe delivers soft, gooey, bakery-style cinnamon rolls in less than 40 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, holiday mornings, or a sweet afternoon treat, these cinnamon rolls are beginner-friendly and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon Rolls

2 packages crescent roll dough (8 ounces each)
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
½ tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the Icing

1 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well mixed.
Unroll the crescent dough and press the perforated seams together to create solid sheets.
Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over both sheets of dough.
Starting from the short end, tightly roll each sheet into a log.
Slice each log into 6 equal rolls.
Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish or large pie plate.
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
While the rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
Remove cinnamon rolls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
Drizzle icing over the warm rolls.
Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Serving Tips

Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Pair with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
Add fresh fruit on the side for a balanced breakfast.
Serve with scrambled eggs and bacon for a complete brunch.
Sprinkle chopped nuts on top before serving for extra crunch.

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Reheat individual rolls in the microwave for 15–20 seconds.
Freeze baked rolls for up to 2 months.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.