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Festive Cranberry Crescent Rolls: 8 Easy Steps

Cranberry Crescent Rolls
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These Cranberry Crescent Rolls are a festive and flaky appetizer perfect for holidays and gatherings. They feature golden crescent dough filled with a creamy mixture and tart cranberry sauce, making them a crowd-pleasing fall treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 count)
  • 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
  • Optional garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs or a dusting of powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Separate crescent dough into triangles. Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each triangle.
  4. Add a small spoonful of cranberry sauce near the wide end of each triangle. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if using.
  5. Gently roll each triangle from the wide end to the tip, tucking in the sides if needed to create a crescent shape.
  6. Place the assembled cranberry crescent rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with an egg wash if desired for a golden finish.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and flaky.
  8. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs or a dusting of powdered sugar for a festive touch. Serve the cranberry crescent rolls warm.

Notes

  • Keep the crescent dough cold until ready to use for the flakiest texture.
  • Avoid overfilling the rolls to prevent them from bursting during baking.
  • Sealing the edges gently helps to keep the cranberry filling contained.
  • An egg wash provides an extra golden color and shine.
  • These rolls are best served warm when the cream cheese filling is at its creamiest.
  • For variations, consider using brie instead of cream cheese, or swapping cranberry sauce for pumpkin butter or apple butter.
  • Assemble the rolls up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate before baking.

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