Cinnamon Crescents
Indulge in the buttery, flaky perfection of Cinnamon Crescents, a delightful pastry that melts in your mouth with every bite. Made from a rich dough of all-purpose flour, cold butter, and tangy cream cheese, these crescent-shaped treats are filled with a luscious cinnamon-sugar mixture and a hint of vanilla for an irresistible aroma and flavor. A golden egg wash gives them a bakery-style finish, while a dusting of powdered sugar adds a touch of elegance. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack, these homemade cinnamon crescents are quick to prepare and bake in just 20 minutes. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a cozy, crowd-pleasing treat that’s impossible to resist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 Egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, and cream cheese. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the dough comes together in a crumbly, yet cohesive state.
Form the dough into two equal disks, wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to make the cinnamon sugar mixture. Stir well and set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one of the dough disks into a 12-inch circle. Spread 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract evenly over the rolled-out dough for added flavor.
Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the surface of the dough, pressing it gently into the dough with your hands.
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, divide the dough into 8 equal wedges (like slicing a pizza).
Starting from the wide end of each wedge, roll the dough tightly towards the point to form a crescent shape. Place each crescent onto the prepared baking sheets with the point-side down to prevent unrolling.
Repeat the rolling, sprinkling, and cutting process with the second disk of dough and remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
Brush the tops of the crescents lightly with beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the crescents are golden brown and puffed.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 278.6 g | 357% | |
| Saturated Fat | 171.3 g | 857% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 954 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 846 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 432.6 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 240.9 g | ||
| Protein | 47.9 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 634 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
