Quick and Easy Cinnamon Buns with Cream Cheese Icing makes these the perfect fast breakfast treat!
So school is basically out. Just a few days left then it’s the lazy days of summer. I know how the first week will go.
The girls up by 8am, both are morning people. They’ll be looking for projects to do, wanting to be entertained. I’ve got a few things lined up (thank you Pinterest!) As for the boy, If I let him, he’ll be up until 4 am on the X-box and sleeping until 2 in the afternoon. I’ll let him get away with it for a few days. But only a few.
Then it’s time to get real. No sleeping the summer away. It’ll be a fight to get him out of bed. Making delicious rolls will help ease the pain.
These rolls are a snap to make. Just crack open the crescent rolls and in just a few minutes they’re in the oven.
Ingredients
- 1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (generic works too)
- 1-2 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons all purpose flour
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Unroll crescent dough on cutting board. with fingers, pinch together pre cut seams.
- Blend together brown sugar, cinnamon and flour, set aside.
- Using a pastry brush, brush melted butter over entire surface of crescent dough. Evenly sprinkle sugar mixture over dough, then chopped pecans.
- Tightly roll dough from short end, jelly roll style.
- Using a sharp knife, slice into five 1 1/2 inch thick rolls.
- Place rolls on lightly greased baking tray. Bake for 14-17 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven and spread cream cheese icing over top. Serve warm.
- While rolls are baking, make icing. Place cream cheese in a microwave proof dish. Heat on high for 30 seconds. Remove and stir, you want the cream cheese to just begin to melt. Heat for additional time if needed. Whisk in powdered sugar till smooth and creamy.
Notes
recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com
Looking for more breakfast ideas?
Braided Raspberry Cheese Danish
Chocolate Coconut Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
June 25, 2013 at 8:58 pmOoooh I love how simple n easy this is! I’m a morning person too so my mom could relate to you on that 😉
Liz says
June 25, 2013 at 9:31 pmI made cinnamon rolls from scratch today and the kitchen still hasn’t recovered. Next up is your shortcut version…my kids would love them!!!
Kim @ {enjoy the view} says
June 25, 2013 at 9:49 pmCan I just say YUM?! These look delicious – and so much easier than the ones I slaved over. I’m trying it your way next time. Thanks so much for sharing (saw it on {wow me} wednesday).
Joan Hayes says
June 26, 2013 at 8:11 pmThanks Kim, sometimes you need something quick and the kids love them!
Mrs. Delightful says
June 26, 2013 at 7:13 amThis looks delish! and it sounds super easy to make too.
Joan Hayes says
June 26, 2013 at 7:26 pmThanks Mrs Delightful, the kids love these!
Faith @ Pixie Dust Kitchen says
June 26, 2013 at 9:38 amI love how quick and easy these are! Cinnamon rolls are one of my favorite things but I don’t like how they take all day the day before. I’m definitely making these shortcut ones next time!
Winnie says
June 27, 2013 at 3:17 amOMG !!!
These are looking soooooooooooooo GOOD
I can almost smell the aroma…..YUMMY
Heather Who Needs a Cape? says
June 29, 2013 at 11:31 pmLooks delish! Saw you at Saturday Show & Tell!
Would love to see these linked up at Super Sunday at Who Needs a Cape? http://whoneedsacape.com/2013/06/super-sunday-party-4/
carrian says
July 1, 2013 at 11:01 pmTHat dripping frosting would not last long here. I cannot help but be a frosting lover
Anyonita says
July 2, 2013 at 6:37 amLook at those LEGENDARY cinnamon buns! WHoa! 🙂 Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers! Please be sure to stop back by the party and check out some of the other links!
Victoria @ My Thoughts For Thought says
July 2, 2013 at 8:25 amI love how easy this is! I do believe I’ll be making these very soon. You can’t go wrong with cinnamon rolls for breakfast!
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
July 6, 2013 at 9:14 pmNom nom nom… Sounds great! Pinned! Thanks for sharing on Two Cup Tuesday!
Gypsie says
June 10, 2015 at 12:09 amMercy !!!! I simply can not wait. It is 11 PM an I am heading to the kitchen. I love Cinnamon Rolls and you have made these so simple and so yummy sounding. My mouth is watering. Thank you so much for all your recipes !! Really GREAT.