Budget Cinnamon Rolls

Take ordinary crescent rolls to sweet new heights with this cinnamon roll-inspired hack that makes a great treat when your sweet tooth needs a fix!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 198 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 3 drops orange extract
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon unsalted butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, a silicone mat, or aluminum foil.

Step 2

Unroll crescent roll dough and pull apart at the seams to separate into 8 triangles.

Step 3

Mix brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and pepper for filling together in a bowl until moist but crumbly. Add a thin layer of filling on each triangle, from the base to about 1-inch from the top. Roll up triangles from the base to the top; transfer to the prepared cookie sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 13 minutes.

Step 5

While the rolls are baking, combine milk and butter for glaze in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until butter is almost melted, about 20 seconds.

Step 6

Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar and salt; whisk until smooth. Add remaining 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar; whisk until smooth. It should be about the consistency of pancake batter. Stir in orange extract.

Step 7

Remove rolls from the oven and transfer to a plate. Pour glaze over hot rolls. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.