**Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls – Easy Recipe & Baking Tips**
This easy weekend treat is a total comfort food win! These Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls are a gooey, indulgent breakfast pastry perfect for brunch or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (or homemade dough)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Optional: pinch of salt for balance
- Powdered sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Filling: Mix softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Roll & Fill: Unroll crescent dough and pinch seams together. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the surface.
- Cinnamon Sugar Sprinkle: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle generously over the cream cheese layer.
- Roll Up & Slice: Gently roll the dough into a log, slice into 1 to 1.5 inch rolls. Place into a greased baking dish.
- Bake & Drizzle: Brush the tops with melted butter, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–22 minutes, until golden and bubbling. Optional: dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For extra gooey rolls, add a little extra cream cheese filling.
- These rolls are best served warm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg