Irresistible Croissant Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Deliciously flaky croissant cinnamon rolls made by rolling buttery croissant dough with a sweet cinnamon and brown sugar filling, then baked to golden perfection for a delightful breakfast treat or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 cinnamon rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 1 package of croissant dough (ready-to-bake, typically about 8 oz or 226 g)
For the Filling
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth and well-mixed to create the cinnamon sugar filling.
- Roll Out the Dough: Unroll the croissant dough onto a clean surface and gently press it to form an even rectangle suitable for spreading the filling.
- Spread the Filling: Evenly spread the cinnamon sugar butter mixture over the entire surface of the dough, making sure to cover edge to edge for maximum flavor.
- Form the Rolls: Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log shape, sealing the edges gently to keep the filling inside.
- Slice the Rolls: Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled log into evenly-sized slices, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches thick, to form individual cinnamon rolls.
- Bake the Rolls: Place the croissant cinnamon rolls cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about an inch apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until the rolls are puffed and golden brown on top.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the rolls cool slightly before serving warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can add icing or glaze over the cinnamon rolls for extra sweetness if desired.
- Ensure the butter for the filling is softened to room temperature for easier spreading.
- Use fresh ground cinnamon for a more fragrant and intense flavor.
- If croissant dough is not available, puff pastry can be a substitute but will slightly alter the texture.
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