Easy Strawberry Sweet Rolls-you won’t believe how easy these are to make!
These Strawberry Sweet Rolls are the result of cleaning out my refrigerator. I thought about taking a picture of how jammed packed my fridge is but thought I might scare you all off. With 3 kids in the house, I buy milk 2 gallons at a time, 2 dozen eggs, various fruits and veggies, lunch meats and cheeses. These are the “perishables.” The things that get turned over and used constantly. I can live with this.
It’s the long lasting items that take up all the space. 3 different kinds of pickles, 2 types of relish, 3 different mustards, salad dressings, Mayonnaise, 2 jars of Jelly, a jar of yeast. A jar of bacon grease. Yes, in the south you keep some bacon grease on hand. Just a dab in some recipes can make a huge flavor difference.
Leftovers. The hubby will cook up sausage and biscuits and then reheat them for breakfast during the week. Roasted Chicken, I’ll probably make that into chicken salad for lunch. The stew beef we had for dinner tonight, you just run out of room. And we have one of the biggest refrigerators they make. And a full size freezer in the laundry room.
I wanted to make some overnight rolls. That meant I had to make room for a large bowl. If I hadn’t just restocked our milk supply this morning I would have been ok. 3 full gallons of milk. Going to have to make adjustments on the other shelves. Time to see what’s almost empty. What can we use up. As I’m moving the strawberry jelly to the door I notice it’s almost empty. I put it on the counter as something that might have to go. Then I find the crescent dough, hidden behind 5 other things. Why it was on the shelf I can only guess. This is one of the hazards of having the kids help you put the groceries away. I’m just glad I found it.
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Easy Strawberry Sweet Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 can Crescent dough (Pillsbury)
- 3-4 tablespoons strawberry jelly or jam
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place a sheet of plastic wrap over your work surface. Lightly dust it with flour. Unroll crescent dough onto plastic wrap. Spread jelly over entire dough leaving 1/2 inch along one long side. Roll dough starting on the long edge with the jelly. Use the plastic wrap to help roll. Seal roll in your plastic wrap and refrigerate for a least an hour. Remove from refrigerator, unwrap dough log and slice into sections about 3/4 inch. Place on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375 degree over for about 12 minutes, just until golden brown. Remove from oven and drizzle with glaze. Serve warm.
- To make glaze, combine sugar, milk and vanilla till smooth. If too thick add a few more drops of milk.
Notes
recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com
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Lesa @Edesias Notebook says
January 25, 2013 at 1:24 pmJoan, you are a genius! These look amazing and I can’t wait to try them!
Lesa at Edesia's Notebook says
October 31, 2013 at 2:00 pmI made these for our Women’s Bible Study last week and they were a big hit. I used seedless raspberry jam bc that’s what I had. Thanks for a great recipe, Joan!
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations says
January 25, 2013 at 2:52 pmHaha…this sounds like our fridge when I was living at home 🙂 I think these sweet rolls are a fantastic way of cleaning out.
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
January 25, 2013 at 4:48 pmThere are so many different fruit rolls I want to try. This one looks so good!
The Better Baker says
January 25, 2013 at 4:52 pmYou are brilliant! I love ANYTHING in crescent rolls. What a great idea to use up ‘leftovers’. YUMMMY! Thanks for sharing at our Weekend Potluck table.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
January 25, 2013 at 5:22 pmI am dying for a yeasty roll! I may need to make some this weekend!
Laura says
January 26, 2013 at 4:50 amOh my word, these look good!! Love how easy they are- that’s my kind of baking!:)
Anonymous says
January 26, 2013 at 4:52 amSound good , But why do have to put the dough back in ref for a hour
Kalamity Kelli says
January 26, 2013 at 4:16 pmOh yum! I have homemade strawberry jam in the pantry – I think this will make a fabulous Sunday afternoon treat! And – of course we have a tad bacon grease in the fridge – I keep it and use it all the time. It’s the secret to making many things taste better including a can of refried beans! 🙂
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
January 26, 2013 at 5:13 pmThese rolls look like a perfect Saturday breakfast! 🙂
Wendy says
January 26, 2013 at 7:02 pmMy 24 year old “kid” temporarily lives at home and my 20 year old “kid” is away at school. So what’s my excuse for an over full fridge that no one can find anything in? Maybe I can be as lucky as you and make something delicious out of what I find there! I am going to go see if there is some crescent dough and jam 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration.
thesmartcookiecook.com says
January 26, 2013 at 7:57 pmOur fridge gets pretty full too. I’m constantly baking, so I’m always stocking up on essentials like butter and eggs, plus we always have a ton of fresh produce. It makes my mom crazy though! These rolls look awesome, so simple, but so good!
Christie Daruwalla says
January 26, 2013 at 8:05 pmI so want to make these. Would do it immediately except I have no crescent dough in the frig – boo hoo! Heading to the grocery store.
Leigh Anne @Yourhomebasedmom says
January 26, 2013 at 9:56 pmI’ve got lots of strawberry jam in my freezer begging to be used – they looked delicious!
I’d love for you to come and join in over at Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky Party.http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/finding-the-pretty-delicious-linky-party-2/
Kathie says
January 26, 2013 at 8:19 pmThank you for linking up with me for Show and Tell Saturday at Sassy Little Lady! Be sure to stop by next week!
http://www.sassylittlelady.com/blog/show-and-tell-saturday/show-and-tell-saturday
Kathie
Jenn says
January 27, 2013 at 5:43 amThese sound amazing!
donika@momwhats4dinner.com says
January 27, 2013 at 5:03 pmMmm these look great Joan! I have strawberry freezer jam that would be perfect to make these with! ~Donika
Joy Menter says
January 27, 2013 at 6:47 pmI pinned it!
Lisa says
January 28, 2013 at 12:53 amI never thought of using leftover jelly/jam to make sweet rolls before. Now I know what to do with that jar of raspberry jam sitting in my fridge. I’ll even add some chocolate chips. Thanks for the genius idea!
Laurie@SimplyCreatingHome says
January 28, 2013 at 5:02 amI love this! So easy to make and different from the usual. This would be a fun Valentine breakfast!
Katherine says
January 29, 2013 at 4:06 amI have not stopped thinking about these sweet rolls since you posted them. I am a strawberry jam addict (hey, at least I admit it!) and I think I need these to satisfy my cravings this weekend 🙂
Brenda says
January 29, 2013 at 4:48 amLooks simple + delicious!! Thanks for sharing!! 🙂
~Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com
Emily Dicks says
January 29, 2013 at 6:59 pmYum! These look amazing! and easy – I’ll have to try these with fresh jam this season.
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
January 29, 2013 at 7:17 pmThat sounds like my fridge! These look great!Thanks for sharing at Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!
Angie Church says
January 30, 2013 at 2:48 amwe love sweet rolls my family would delight in the strawberry taste as well come see what we shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
Karly says
January 31, 2013 at 2:53 amOh my word, these are dangerously easy! Love it!
JulieD says
February 1, 2013 at 12:02 amI totally want 3 of these right now!!
Ruthie Armstrong says
February 2, 2013 at 9:03 pmoh my… YUM. These look absolutely to-die-for!! I hope you’ll come share at my New Super Saturday Show & Tell Party today 🙂 You’re awesome and I love your mad cooking skills! xoxo~ Ruthie http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com
Alderberry Hill says
February 2, 2013 at 9:31 pmThanks so much for linking to Make the Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill. You are being featured later this evening!
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Charlene@APinchofJoy says
February 3, 2013 at 12:33 pmThose refrigerator finds made for a wonderful treat! Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday!
Emily Thompson says
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Lisa {Authentic Suburban Gourmet } says
February 9, 2013 at 3:49 amThat is such an easy treat and perfect for a lazy Sunday morning! Need to pin this and make soon! Thank you for sharing!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
March 12, 2013 at 2:51 pmThese shortcut sweet rolls look fabulous. 🙂 I made homemade strawberry sweet rolls last weekend Joan! I love dough/strawberries together first thing in the AM!
Dina says
May 16, 2013 at 9:28 amthe oozing strawberry jam looks great!
Tess says
November 4, 2013 at 9:20 amWouldn’t these be wonderful with chocolate over them!!
Joan Hayes says
November 4, 2013 at 9:27 amyes they would!
Patricia says
November 4, 2013 at 10:48 amThanks for the recipe. I made these this morning, mixing cranberry orange marmalade with strawberry preserves and they were amazing!
Joan Hayes says
November 5, 2013 at 10:11 amI’ll bet the strawberry-orange flavor was amazing paired together!
Verna says
January 5, 2014 at 7:46 amWonder if “ready made” pie crusts would work for jelly rollups
Tammy says
January 21, 2014 at 3:12 amThis looks great! I think I’m going to substitute the jelly with Nutella!
sherri queen says
April 1, 2014 at 10:20 pmcould you roll these up the night before then cut and bake the next morning
Joan Hayes says
April 3, 2014 at 1:37 pmI wouldn’t recommend it. Using canned crescent dough, once you expose the dough to air it starts to “age” for lack of a better term and is best used freshly opened. I know I have tried to save opened crescent dough in a sealed bag in the fridge and ended up throwing it out.
Sue says
July 29, 2014 at 9:30 amI just found your site, I love it. I am allergic to chocolate and am so glad to see some good looking desserts made without chocolate. This one will be on my menu tomorrow as today I have to get a shot in my back and won’t be home to make it, 2.5 hr trip one way. Can’t wait to make these. A big thanks for your site.
Sue