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Cinnamon Roll Crescents

This is a recipe for the easiest almost cinnamon rolls that you can make. Make them for yourself or for a group. It’s easy as pie, well, easier. This is my adaptation from a recipe I found on Pinterest.

Cinnamon Roll CrescentsIngredients
Rolls:
1 Pillsbury Crescents Roll
1 TBSP Butter / Margarine, melted
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 TBSP Cinnamon
Topping:
1/4 cup Confectionery Sugar
1 TBSP Milk

Directions
1. Roll the crescent rolls out onto a flat surface and separate each triangle.
2. Add a small amount of the melted butter/margarine onto each triangle, just enough to cover the dough.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Cover each triangle with a coating of the sugar mixture.
(Optional: Add an apple slice to the wide end of the crescent.)
Cinnamon Roll Crescents
4. Roll the dough, wide end to the middle end.
5. Once all doughs are rolled up, re-roll crescents in left over mixture on flat surface.
(Tip: I create crescents on the cooking sheet I am baking them on. This allows for excess sugar/cinnamon mixture to cook and absorb into the dough.)
Cinnamon Roll Crescents
6. Place on baking sheet and cook at 350 degrees until brown (around 10 minutes).
Cinnamon Roll Crescents
7. Mix the confectionery sugar and milk until reaching the desired consistency.
(Optional: Mix in a few drops of vanilla, coffee or other flavors to add a taste to the topping.)
8. Drizzle over warm crescents once they come out of the oven.
Cinnamon Roll Crescents

 

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Cinnamon Roll Crescents
The easiest cinnamon rolls!
Recipe type: Breakfast / Dessert
Serves: 8
Prep time: 
Cook time: 
Total time: 
Ingredients
  • Rolls:
  • 1 Pillsbury Crescents Roll
  • 1 TBSP Butter / Margarine, melted
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • ½ TBSP Cinnamon
  • Topping:
  • ¼ cup Confectionery Sugar
  • 1 TBSP Milk
Directions
  1. Roll the crescent rolls out onto a flat surface and separate each triangle.
  2. Add a small amount of the melted butter/margarine onto each triangle, just enough to cover the dough.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Cover each triangle with a coating of the sugar mixture.
  4. (Optional: Add an apple slice to the wide end of the crescent.)
  5. Roll the dough, wide end to the middle end.
  6. Once all doughs are rolled up, re-roll crescents in left over mixture on flat surface.
  7. (Tip: I create crescents on the cooking sheet I am baking them on. This allows for excess sugar/cinnamon mixture to cook and absorb into the dough.)
  8. Place on baking sheet and cook at 350 degrees until brown (around 10 minutes).
  9. Mix the confectionery sugar and milk until reaching the desired consistency.
  10. (Optional: Mix in a few drops of vanilla, coffee or other flavors to add a taste to the topping.)
  11. Drizzle over warm crescents once they come out of the oven.

 

Audrey’s Ham & Cheese Bakes

Ham & Cheese BakesYears ago, I was visiting with my friend Audrey and happened to stay for dinner. I loved going over as she would create these delicious meals that I would never think of. Case in point, this recipe, and it was easy enough for me to remember and is great for just one or two people.

Ingredients:
Croissant dough
Ham (steak or slices)
Cream Cheese
Audrey's Ham and Cheese BakeDirections:
1. Roll out croissant dough and leave in rectangle shape.
2. Place ham on one half of the croissant dough (as much / little as you’d like).
3. Place a dollop of cream cheese on top of the ham.
Audrey's Ham and Cheese Bake
4. Fold over other half of croissant dough to create a pouch. Be sure the seems are pressed firmly.
Audrey's Ham and Cheese Bake
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
ENJOY!

 

Audrey's Ham & Cheese Bakes
Simple creation or dinner or appetizers. Great for one, two or a group of people.
Recipe type: Dinner
Serves: 1-4
Prep time: 
Cook time: 
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Ingredients
  • Pillsbury Croissants
  • Ham (Steak or Sliced)
  • Cream Cheese
Directions
  1. Roll out croissants flat, leaving them in a rectangle shape.
  2. Place ham on one half of the croissant (as much / little as you like).
  3. Place a dollop of cream cheese on top of the ham.
  4. Fold over other half of croissant to create a pouch. Be sure seems are pressed firmly.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.

 

28 in 28, 9 Month Update

So today marks the nine month mark since turning 28. I thought it would be a good time to revisit my 28 in 28 list to see how I’m doing!

Here’s the update!

1. Get Christmas cards out on time! (Does December 18th count?)
2. Visit one new place each month.
August: Gruene, TX
September: Bardstown, KY
October: West End, Dallas, TX
November: Texas Motor Speedway, Ft. Worth, TX
December: Grapevine Christmas Wine Train and Farina’s Cafe
January: Random Trip to Austin (Austin in a new way)
February: Texas Hill Country Furniture and Merchantile, Lipan, TX
March: Diana, TX
April: Bastrop, TX
3. Sign up / walk for Alzheimers Walk.
4. Let’s go for 12 crafty projects. (0/12)
5. Start a private blog for my niece. (In Progress)
6. Save money. (In Progress)
7. Get this wardrobe together. (In Progress)
8. Revisit music scene.
9. Run 5k.
10. Get blog to 6,000 views per month.
11. Hike Enchanted Rock.
12. Try one twelve new recipes per month. (3/12)
Dr. Pepper Crock Pot Brisket
Chicken Enchiladas
Broccoli Rice Casserole
13. Organize recipe book.
14. Find a new, more challenging job.
15. Lose 10 pounds.
16. Start etsy shop and sell some photos.
17. Get my picture taken in the bluebonnets!
18. Send one 12 handwritten notes per month. (Check your mailboxes.) (3/12)
19. Get a dog or pet (I’m going to say sea monkey’s count).
20. Buy a watch.
21. Get a new phone.
22. Find and attend one Texas antique car show.
23. Do something out of the ordinary (for me).
24. Write one children’s book.
25. Go horseback riding / visit a ranch.
26. Go canoeing / kayaking.
27. Keep on traveling! (In Progress)
28. Focus on me. (In Progress)