Best 6 Cinnamon Raisin Crescents Recipes

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Cinnamon raisin crescents are a delightful treat that offer a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The combination of cinnamon and raisins creates a wonderful aroma that fills your home with warmth and comfort. With a crispy, flaky exterior and a soft, chewy interior, these crescents are sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you're enjoying them for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert, cinnamon raisin crescents are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that will quickly become a family favorite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON CRESCENTS



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I've had the recipe for these crispy cinnamon-sugar roll-ups for years. They're one of my family's favorites and so easy to make. We enjoy them at breakfast with a cup of coffee. -Emily Engel, Quill Lake, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup cold butter
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
OPTIONAL GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Combine flour and baking powder in a large bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and egg. Divide into three portions; shape each portion into a ball., Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle a third over a pastry board or a surface. Roll one ball into a 12-in. circle; cut into 12 wedges. Roll up from wide edge. Repeat with the remaining dough and cinnamon sugar. Place rolls with point side down on a lightly greased baking sheets; form into crescent shapes. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until lightly browned (do not overbake)., For optional glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled crescents.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CINNAMON RAISIN CRESCENTS



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Pastry-like cookies with a cinnamon-raisin filling.

Provided by Nancy T.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Raisin

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
¼ cup lukewarm water
2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 cup butter, melted and cooled
2 eggs
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, sprinkle the yeast on the warm water and stir until dissolved. Stir in the melted butter. Beat in the eggs and sugar until well blended. Gradually mix in flour. Place dough in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 3 days.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together the 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Set aside. Divide dough into 6 equal parts. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture into a shallow pan.
  • Roll out dough into a circle on a flat surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Press dough into shallow pan and sprinkle again with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Cut dough into 8 wedges, as a pie. Sprinkle raisins on each wedge and roll each wedge, starting from widest to point, as a crescent roll. Place each roll on cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart. Let crescents stand 15 minutes before baking.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 30.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SIMPLE CINNAMON CRESCENT ROLLS



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Make and share this Simple Cinnamon Crescent Rolls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Busy Lindsay

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1/8 cup margarine or 1/8 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the glaze)
1 1/2 tablespoons milk (for the glaze)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix sugar and cinnamon together. Set aside.
  • Seperate crescent rolls into triangles.
  • Spread each triangle with a thin layer of butter or margarine.
  • Sprinkle desired amount of cinnamon and sugar mixture over the buttered trinalges.
  • Roll up each trianlge to make a crescent.
  • Place on ungreased cooking sheet or in a glass baking dish.
  • Bake rolls about 15 - 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • To make glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until blended together. You can add more or less milk to create desired consistancey.
  • Drizzle glaze over warm (but not hot) rolls and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.2, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 29.2, Sodium 330.8, Carbohydrate 72.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 44.3, Protein 5.7

GOAT CHEESE-RAISIN CRESCENTS



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Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dinner rolls provide a simple addition to these cheesy and nutty crescents baked to perfection.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
4 oz chèvre (goat) cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • Unroll dough; separate into 8 triangles. From center of longest side to opposite point, cut each triangle in half, making 16 triangles. Sprinkle triangles evenly with goat cheese, raisins and walnuts; drizzle with honey. Starting at shortest side of triangle, roll to opposite point. Place rolls on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 149 mg

CINNAMON RAISIN CRESCENTS



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Pastry-like cookies with a cinnamon-raisin filling.

Provided by Nancy T

Categories     Raisin Cookies

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
¼ cup lukewarm water
2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 cup butter, melted and cooled
2 eggs
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ cup chopped raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, sprinkle the yeast on the warm water and stir until dissolved. Stir in the melted butter. Beat in the eggs and sugar until well blended. Gradually mix in flour. Place dough in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 3 days.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together the 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Set aside. Divide dough into 6 equal parts. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture into a shallow pan.
  • Roll out dough into a circle on a flat surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Press dough into shallow pan and sprinkle again with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Cut dough into 8 wedges, as a pie. Sprinkle raisins on each wedge and roll each wedge, starting from widest to point, as a crescent roll. Place each roll on cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart. Let crescents stand 15 minutes before baking.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 30.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CINNAMON CRESCENT ROLLS



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I always whip up a batch of these flaky, drizzled crescents to take to family gatherings at Christmastime. Serve the rolls at breakfast, as a snack or for dessert-you can't go wrong! -Sharon McKee, Denton, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

6-1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, cubed
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup water
3 egg yolks
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. In a large saucepan, heat the butter, milk, shortening and water to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg yolks; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead about six times. Divide dough into four portions. Roll out one portion into a 12-in. circle; spread with 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar. Cut into 12 wedges. Roll up each from the wide end and place point side down 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Curve ends to form crescents. , Repeat with remaining dough, butter and cinnamon-sugar. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Combine the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla; drizzle over warm rolls. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over rolls.

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Tips:

  • For a more flavorful filling, use a combination of brown sugar and cinnamon, or add a pinch of ground nutmeg or cardamom.
  • To make the crescents extra gooey, brush them with melted butter before baking.
  • If you don't have time to let the dough rise, you can bake the crescents immediately after shaping them. However, they will be slightly denser.
  • For a crispy crust, bake the crescents at a high temperature for a shorter amount of time.
  • Store the crescents in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon raisin crescents are a delicious and easy-to-make pastry that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With their flaky crust, gooey filling, and sweet cinnamon flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try!

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