These Cinnamon Crescent Rolls are everything you would expect from a buttery, flaky crescent roll, but with a sweet twist. Filled with cinnamon sugar butter and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, these makeshift cinnamon rolls are delicious and simple to prepare.
Weekend mornings are my favorite. I love being able to wake up, spend time with my hubby and kids, and enjoy a cup of coffee with a sweet treat.
Cinnamon rolls are my all-time favorite breakfast treat, and while I prefer homemade, I dislike how time-consuming they are.
I’d rather spend more time with my family and make semi-homemade ones. They may not be as good, but they sure come close!

This past weekend I was realllly craving a gooey cinnamon roll, but we didn’t have any on hand.
I remembered that we had a two-pack of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls in the fridge. They are a great addition to just about any meal, and that got me thinking that they would be perfect for making cinnamon rolls.
After a little trial and error, I came up with a recipe that I think you’re going to love.
To make them, all you need is one can of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, butter, sugar, cinnamon, powdered sugar, and milk/cream.
In about 20 minutes, you’ll have a delicious treat that you can serve for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert.
With the holidays right around the corner, these Cinnamon Crescent Rolls will save you time in the kitchen.
They are perfect for parties, get-togethers, or lazy mornings spent with family. Enjoy!
Where to Find Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
You can find the Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls Twin Pack at Walmart in the refrigerated section near the butter and juice.
I love picking up a box when I do my grocery shopping to have on hand for dinners throughout the week.
The nice thing is that with two cans, you can set one aside for dinner and one for these yummy Cinnamon Crescent Rolls!
Cinnamon Crescent Rolls
These Cinnamon Crescent Rolls are everything you would expect from a buttery, flaky crescent roll, but with a sweet twist. Filled with cinnamon sugar butter and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, these makeshift cinnamon rolls are delicious and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
For Rolls
- 1 can Pillsbury Original Crescents (8 oz)
- 4 tbsp. butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
For Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp. milk or cream
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
Notes
If you are short on time, you can bake the rolls at 375°F for 9-10 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 219Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 164mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 16gProtein: 2g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
I partnered with Acorn Influence and Pillsbury to bring you this post. All opinions are my own. #ItsBakingSeason






Robin Tremallo
Wednesday 12th of November 2025
I’ve made these. They are delicious and decadent. My hubby said he’s addicted to them. Making them again this weekend
Aubrey
Thursday 24th of July 2025
These turned out absolutely delicious, thank you for the recipe!! My fiancé and I love them and will be our new go to recipe for crescent rolls (;
Jo Ann
Sunday 9th of June 2024
Both of us love these except I added chopped walnuts and they were delicious.
Deborah
Thursday 8th of February 2024
I love your recipe for the Cinnamon Rolls recipe. I have made it several times. I have also added Nutmeg to the sugar and cinnamon mix.
Eva
Saturday 16th of September 2023
These are delicious! I often eat one for breakfast and another one in the evening for desert. I could easily eat three or four. They are sooooo good!