Description
This Cinnamon-Sugar Pizza is a quick and delightful dessert made with buttery crescent roll dough, coated with a sweet cinnamon-sugar mix, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a creamy vanilla glaze and optional toppings like nuts or sprinkles. Perfect for an easy treat that feels festive and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough (or crescent sheet if available)
Butter and Cinnamon-Sugar Topping
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk (adjust for desired consistency)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- Sprinkles
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Roll Out the Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Pinch the seams together to form a solid sheet, and gently stretch or roll it slightly to form an even circle or rectangle shape.
- Add Butter and Cinnamon-Sugar: Brush the melted butter evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, then sprinkle the mixture generously over the buttered dough.
- Cut into Slices: Cut the dough into 8 to 12 wedges like a traditional pizza, or into squares. For a decorative touch, optionally twist each slice for a swirled effect before arranging them back in their original pizza shape.
- Bake: Bake the prepared dough in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Glaze: While the cinnamon pizza bakes, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until the glaze is smooth. Adjust the milk quantity as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Glaze and Decorate: Once baked, let the pizza cool for 2-3 minutes. Drizzle the vanilla glaze evenly over the top. While the glaze is still wet, sprinkle any optional toppings such as chopped nuts, sprinkles, or shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve: Slice the cinnamon-sugar pizza into pieces if not already separated and serve warm for a gooey, delicious dessert experience.
Notes
- For a richer taste, use unsalted butter and adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Twisting the slices before baking creates a fun swirl texture but is completely optional.
- Feel free to experiment with other toppings like mini chocolate chips or dried fruit.
- To make it vegan, substitute crescent dough with a vegan variety and use a plant-based butter alternative.
- The glaze consistency can be adjusted by adding less or more milk depending on whether you want a thicker or thinner drizzle.
