Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of King Cake with these quick and easy cinnamon rolls made with a simple canned dough hack. Warm, gooey, and perfect for a festive treat or party snack!
Ingredients
– 1 (8 oz) can crescent roll dough
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
– 1-2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
2. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
4. Spread the melted butter over the crescent roll dough triangles. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
5. Roll up each triangle tightly, starting from the wide end and rolling towards the tip.
6. Arrange the rolled-up cinnamon rolls in the prepared baking pan, placing them close together.
7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the rolls are golden brown.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls.
9. Serve the King Cake Cinnamon Rolls warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra decadence, you can add a cream cheese frosting or a sprinkle of colored sugar on top. These rolls are best served fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Pies & Pastries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American