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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Arshad Zain
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I made these cinnamon crescent rolls for my family and they loved them! They're definitely a keeper.


Mr. Random gamer
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These cinnamon crescent rolls were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Nadia Hussain
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These cinnamon crescent rolls are the best! I've tried other recipes, but this one is by far my favorite.


Zain Jutt
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I've been making these cinnamon crescent rolls for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect comfort food.


Ariana Anzualda
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These cinnamon crescent rolls were a bit too dry for my liking.


Gabriella Villagomez
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I'm not a huge fan of cinnamon rolls, but these were actually pretty good.


sienna heneghan
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These cinnamon crescent rolls were perfect for my holiday breakfast. They were a hit with my family and friends.


Neelam Chamling
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Not bad, but I've had better.


Ruben Lazcano
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These were easy to make and tasted great! I will definitely be making them again.


henry ngene
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I made these cinnamon crescent rolls for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


All All
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These cinnamon crescent rolls were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


lawrence uirab
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Meh.


arafat yeamin
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These cinnamon crescent rolls were delicious! The dough was light and fluffy, and the filling was perfectly spiced. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ramesh sewa
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Not a fan. The dough was too dry and the filling was too sweet.


Nicholas Oliveira
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I've made these cinnamon crescent rolls several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect combination of sweet, flaky, and gooey.


Sadek Tarshushi
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These cinnamon crescent rolls were a huge hit at my family brunch! They were so easy to make and tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.