Apple Cinnamon Crescent Rolls with Icing

Closeup of apple cinnamon rolls from crescent dough with cream cheese icing on top.

5 from 2 votes

Apple Cinnamon Crescent Rolls with Icing

These generously cinnamon spiced crescent rolls are filled with tart Granny Smith apples and drizzled with a tangy sweet cream cheese icing. Ready in under 30 minutes, they're the perfect cozy treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Prep Time20

Cook Time11

Total Time31

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: rolls

Calories: 168kcal

Author: Rachel

Cost: $8

Equipment

1 Standard Muffin Tin
1 Basting Brush

Ingredients

1 Granny Smith Apple peeled, cored, small dice, about 1.5-2 cups
Flour for cutting board
1 tablespoon Melted Butter plus more for muffin tins
2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
3 tablespoon Brown Sugar Light or dark is fine
2 tubes Crescent Dough Sheet

Cream Cheese Glaze

4 oz Cream Cheese
½ cup Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180℃).
In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon Melted Butter, 2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, 3 tablespoon Brown Sugar.
Roll out 1 sheet of the crescent roll dough on a lightly floured cutting board. Seal seam edges so you have one flat sheet. Evenly brush with ½ of the cinnamon mixture. Sprinkle the 1 Granny Smith Apple (peeled and small diced) evenly across the dough.
Place the second rolled out dough sheet on top of the filling. Slice the dough lengthwise into 8 long strips. Brush any remaining cinnamon butter across the dough. Roll each strip like a cinnamon roll and place in a greased or sprayed muffin pan.
Bake 22-26 minutes or until golden brown.
In a small bowl, cut the cream cheese into 4-6 chunks. Microwave for about 15 seconds and stir. Microwave again for 10 seconds if not smooth. Stir in the ½ cup Powdered Sugar and 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract with a fork. If the icing appears too thick, add a bit of milk at a time and stir until satisfied. It will thicken as it cools over time so use immediately. Drizzle the glaze over top of the warm rolls with a spoon.

Notes

Storing Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days (if unglazed) or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze glazed or unglazed rolls wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and placed in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

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