Description
This Cinnamon-Sugar Pizza with Crescent Rolls is a quick and delightful dessert or snack that features a buttery, flaky crescent roll crust topped with a generous layer of cinnamon and sugar. Finished with an optional drizzle of powdered sugar, it’s a simple yet delicious treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Roll Dough
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
- Powdered sugar (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the crescent roll pizza evenly.
- Prepare the dough: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Pinch the seams together carefully to form a smooth and uniform crust, preventing separation during baking.
- Mix cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon thoroughly to create the classic cinnamon-sugar blend that will flavor the crust.
- Apply butter and topping: Brush the melted butter evenly over the entire surface of the dough, incorporating the vanilla extract into the butter before brushing for extra flavor. Then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough to create a sweet, aromatic topping.
- Bake: Place the prepared dough in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust turns a golden brown, indicating it is cooked through and perfectly crisp.
- Cool and serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the pizza to cool slightly on a wire rack. Slice into squares or wedges as desired. For an extra touch of sweetness and presentation, drizzle with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake the crescent roll crust to avoid dryness; watch for a golden brown color as an indicator of doneness.
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle chopped nuts or raisins on top before baking.
- The vanilla extract can be mixed into the melted butter for better distribution of flavor.
- This recipe is versatile and can be doubled for larger gatherings.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture, though it can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
