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Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Step 2: Prepare the Crescent Rolls
Open the can of crescent roll dough and unroll it onto a flat surface. Separate the dough into 8 individual triangles.
Step 3: Add the Filling
Spread a small amount of softened cream cheese (if using) onto each triangle of dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Spoon 1-2 teaspoons of cranberry sauce onto the wider end of each triangle. If desired, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or orange zest over the cranberry sauce for added flavor.
Step 4: Roll the Crescent Rolls
Starting from the wide end, carefully roll each triangle up towards the narrow end, forming a crescent shape.
Place the rolls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each one.
Step 5: Bake the Rolls
Bake the crescent rolls in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
Step 6: Make the Optional Glaze
While the rolls are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more milk, one teaspoon at a time.
Step 7: Serve
Once the crescent rolls are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
Drizzle the glaze over the top of the warm rolls, or simply dust with powdered sugar if you prefer.
Serve the cranberry crescent rolls warm and enjoy!
Cook Notes
Cranberry Sauce: You can use store-bought or homemade cranberry sauce. Whole berry cranberry sauce adds extra texture, while jellied cranberry sauce creates a smoother filling.
Cream Cheese: Adding cream cheese to the filling gives a creamy texture and balances the tartness of the cranberries. You can skip it if you prefer just cranberry filling.
Cinnamon and Orange Zest: These optional ingredients enhance the holiday flavors, making the rolls even more festive and fragrant.
Variations
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