Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Rolls

Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Rolls

Description:
Cinnamon sugar cream cheese rolls are soft, sweet rolls filled with a creamy, lightly tangy cream cheese center and a warm cinnamon sugar swirl. They bake up fluffy and comforting, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

Rolls

• 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Optional Glaze

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tablespoons milk

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.

2. Unroll dough and press seams together to form a rectangle.

3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough.

5. Brush melted butter over the cream cheese layer.

6. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly on top.

7. Roll dough tightly from the long side and slice into 8–10 rolls.

8. Place rolls cut-side up in the prepared dish.

9. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

10. If using glaze, whisk ingredients together and drizzle over warm rolls.

Tips and Variations

• Use puff pastry for a flakier texture.

• Add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling if desired.

• Serve warm for best flavor.