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Cream Cheese Cinnamon Sugar Rolls

Fluffy Cream Cheese Cinnamon Sugar Rolls You'll Crave Daily

These Cream Cheese Cinnamon Sugar Rolls are fluffy, quick to make, and irresistibly delicious, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough can substitute with puff pastry
  • 2.25 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast about one packet
  • 1/2 cup Warm Milk at 110°F
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar for dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 large Egg can substitute aquafaba for vegan
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
For Coating
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar for coating
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon for coating

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Knife or Pizza Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling by mixing cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
  2. For the Dough, roll out the crescent roll dough on a floured surface or prepare homemade dough with warm milk, yeast, and other ingredients and let rise.
  3. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle and cut into squares.
  4. Assemble the Rolls by placing filling in the center and folding edges to seal.
  5. Bake the Rolls at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden.
  6. Brush with melted butter and coat in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  7. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These rolls are perfect for brunch, snacks, or dessert. Best served warm with coffee or tea.

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