Cinnamon-Sugar Cream Cheese Rolls (Print Format)

Flaky crescent rolls with rich cream cheese filling and a cinnamon-sugar coating. Sweet, golden, perfect for sharing.

# Ingredients:

→ Dough and Filling Ingredients

01 - 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 count)
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - ¼ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Coating Ingredients

05 - ¼ cup melted butter
06 - ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
07 - 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for coating)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with ¼ cup sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles. Press the seams together if necessary to seal any gaps.
04 - Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on the wide end of each dough triangle.
05 - Roll each triangle tightly from the wide end to the tip to form a roll.
06 - Brush the outside of each roll with melted butter.
07 - In a shallow bowl, mix ½ cup sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon to create the coating.
08 - Roll each buttered roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until completely coated.
09 - Place the coated rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
10 - Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.

# Tips:

01 - For a creamier filling, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.

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