Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Rolls – Soft, Gooey & Irresistible

These Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Rolls are warm, fluffy, and filled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl and creamy cheesecake-style center. Perfect for breakfast treats, brunch spreads, or a cozy dessert that smells amazing while baking. 

📋 ingredients:

• 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

optional glaze:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp milk

• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

🥣 directions:

prep

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

make the filling

In a small bowl, mix cream cheese until smooth.

assemble

Unroll dough into a rectangle and press seams together if using crescent dough.

Spread cream cheese evenly over dough.

Mix sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over cream cheese.

Drizzle with melted butter.

roll and slice

Roll dough tightly from the long side.

Slice into 8–10 rolls and place in baking dish.

bake

Bake 18–22 minutes until golden and puffed.

glaze and serve

Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls. Serve immediately.

💡 tips:

• Add chopped pecans for crunch

• Use brown sugar for deeper cinnamon flavor

• Best served warm and fresh

⏲ prep time: 10 mins | cook time: 20 mins

makes: 8–10 rolls