Cinnamon Sugar Crescent Roll Pizza

Cinnamon Sugar Crescent Roll Pizza is a golden crisp dessert that comes together using just a handful of everyday ingredients. The result is a nostalgic treat with the irresistible comfort of gooey cinnamon sugar and a sweet vanilla glaze on top. This simple pizza is perfect for weeknight desserts or when you want a crowd-pleaser in under half an hour.

As soon as I pulled the first batch out of the oven my kitchen smelled like a bakery My family now asks for this pizza any time we have leftover crescent dough

Ingredients

• Crescent roll dough: canned dough makes this dessert super fast Look for seams that are easy to pinch closed for the best texture
• Unsalted butter: melted butter gives richness and helps cinnamon sugar stick Use high quality butter for the best flavor
• Granulated sugar: this provides the classic crunch and sweetness Choose a fine grain sugar for even coverage
• Ground cinnamon: essential for warmth and depth Use freshest cinnamon you can for a powerful aroma
• Powdered sugar: blends quickly for a smooth glaze Sift for easier mixing if yours is clumpy
• Milk: turns powdered sugar into a pourable glaze Use whole or two percent milk for the richest drizzle
• Vanilla extract: boosts sweetness and makes the glaze fragrant Go for pure vanilla extract if possible for the biggest flavor

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

Set your oven to three hundred seventy five degrees Fahrenheit or one hundred ninety degrees Celsius and line your baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper so nothing sticks and cleanup is easy

Prepare the Dough:

Unroll the crescent roll dough gently onto the lined pan Press all seams together with your fingers to turn it into one even sheet Spend a moment making sure there are no holes since this keeps your cinnamon sugar filling from seeping through

Add Butter:

Brush the entire surface of the dough with melted unsalted butter Make sure to cover every corner so the cinnamon sugar sticks and the edges get golden crisp

Add Cinnamon Sugar:

Take a small bowl and mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until uniform Sprinkle this mixture as evenly as possible across the buttered dough Try to cover every inch for big flavor in every bite

Bake:

Place the prepared dough in your preheated oven Bake for ten to twelve minutes The dough should puff up a bit turn golden on the edges and get slightly crisp on top Watch closely the last few minutes to avoid overbaking

Make the Glaze:

While the pizza bakes whisk together powdered sugar milk and vanilla extract in a small bowl The mixture should become smooth and pourable If it is too thick add a small splash more milk If too thin add a touch more powdered sugar

Drizzle and Serve:

Once the pizza finishes baking let it cool for a few minutes so the glaze does not melt right off Drizzle the glaze evenly over the entire pizza Slice into squares or wedges and serve warm for the ultimate gooey treat

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My favorite ingredient has to be the cinnamon because its aroma fills my home and takes me back to baking with my grandmother on chilly weekends My family loves making this together and everyone races to drizzle on the glaze

Storage Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days The dough may soften a bit but you can reheat slices in a toaster oven to crisp them up again For longer storage refrigerate and reheat gently before serving

Ingredient Substitutions

No crescent roll dough Use pizza dough or puff pastry for a flakier bite

Lactose free or vegan milk and plant based butter both work for dairy free versions

Switch up the spice Try cardamom or pumpkin pie spice for a seasonal variation

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy slices with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a hot and cold contrast

Serve with fresh strawberries or apple slices for extra freshness

Cut into small squares for sharing at brunches or sweet snack tables

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Cultural and Historical Context

This recipe is inspired by the classic flavors of American cinnamon rolls made much faster using convenience dough The cinnamon sugar combo can be traced back to celebratory baked goods in European and Middle Eastern traditions where sweet aromatic spices marked special occasions

Recipe FAQs

→ Can I use homemade dough instead of crescent rolls?

Yes, substitute with your favorite pizza or pastry dough, rolling it thin and baking until golden.

→ What's the best way to drizzle the glaze evenly?

Use a spoon or small piping bag to distribute the glaze in thin streams over the warm pastry.

→ How do I store leftovers?

Cool completely, then store slices in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

→ Can I add toppings like nuts or chocolate?

Yes, chopped pecans, walnuts, or mini chocolate chips may be sprinkled before baking or after glazing.

→ Is it best served warm or cooled?

Serving warm enhances the gooey texture and brings out the buttery, spiced flavors.