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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Afroza Sultana
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These cinnamon crescent rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that everyone will love.


Sipho Mfingwana
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These cinnamon crescent rolls are the perfect addition to any brunch or breakfast menu.


New Saraiki Production
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I love that these cinnamon crescent rolls can be made ahead of time and frozen.


Nabraj Mandal
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These cinnamon crescent rolls are a great way to use up leftover crescent roll dough.


Shamie Katrinah
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I've made these cinnamon crescent rolls several times and they are always perfect. They are a family favorite!


Dimitri De Bruin
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These cinnamon crescent rolls were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Don Walker
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cinnamon crescent rolls turned out flat and dense.


Asare Jessica
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These cinnamon crescent rolls were easy to make and tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend them.


Aryana Swisher
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I would give these cinnamon crescent rolls a 3 out of 5. They were good, but not great.


Midhun Paul
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These cinnamon crescent rolls were okay, but nothing special. I've had better.


Jeff Sadeghi
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cinnamon crescent rolls turned out terrible. I don't know what went wrong.


Nails Nail
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These cinnamon crescent rolls were a disappointment. They were dry and flavorless.


basudave biral
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I've made these cinnamon crescent rolls several times now and they are always a hit. They are the perfect breakfast pastry or afternoon snack.


Menna Essam
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These cinnamon crescent rolls were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! They were absolutely delicious and everyone loved them.


Dream fakes his minecraft speedruns
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I'm not much of a baker, but these cinnamon crescent rolls turned out great! They were so easy to make and the instructions were clear and concise.


Fidyaan Nawoor
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These cinnamon crescent rolls were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavor was spot-on and they were a big hit at my potluck.


Rosine Tshiosha
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I made these crescent rolls for a brunch party and they were a total success! Everyone loved them and they disappeared quickly.


Monique Somon
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These cinnamon crescent rolls were a huge hit with my family! They were soft, flaky, and bursting with cinnamon flavor. I will definitely be making these again.