Nutella Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Glaze are decadent and a ridiculously easy way to enjoy homemade cinnamon rolls in a hurry.
I love making bread from scratch, posted four from-scratch bread recipes in November, and in fact, no other kitchen adventure gives me more joy and satisfaction. Kneading the dough, watching it rise, and observing the yeast work their magic is science-meets-baking at it’s finest. But I’m traveling this month and in Aruba and used a shortcut. I made these Nutella-filled rolls with the help of dough from a tube of refrigerated crescent rolls.
To make them, open a can of rolls, and wait for that glorious pop, signaling that your convenience food is ready. I used Pillsbury Big & Flaky Crescent Rolls, which claim to be fifty percent bigger than the standard size. I used that version because they were the last can of any crescent rolls in the grocery store, or perhaps on the island.
Carefully remove the crescent rolls from the can, place them on a clean work surface, and I didn’t even bother flouring my counter. If two triangles are stuck together, great; leave them that way. The goal is to create one long row of eight triangles, or four rectangles comprised of two triangles. Slightly overlap the triangles or rectangles, pinching seams and pieces together, and filling in gaps as best you can.
Spread Nutella over the entire surface, leaving a small bare margin around the edges. It’s not necessary to measure the Nutella first, since that’s just another step and something else to wash, but it should be ample and fairly thick. Big, juicy, Nutella-filled cinnamon roll bites of are only possible if it’s used liberally in this step.
Then, generously sprinkle cinnamon over the surface. If you’re a cinnamon fiend, go nuts. I used about two tablespoons because I am and because Nutella is a robustly-flavored spread that can handle, and almost necessitates, plenty of cinnamon being added so that the flavor doesn’t get lost while baking.
Starting with a short side (the side closest to the bottom in the above photo) roll up the dough into a log. Roll the log as tightly as possible because this translates into finished rolls with more turns and coils. plus it helps the Nutella from leaking. Using a serrated knife, bench scraper, or even unflavored dental floss, which is an age-old trick for pinching off dough without compressing it, divide the log into eight equal-sized pieces. I find the best way to do this is make a cut in the center, and then divide each half into fourths, rather than trying to eyeball eight pieces working from end to end.
Arrange the pieces in a baking dish and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the rolls have puffed and are just beginning to turn golden. Don’t overbake them because they’re meant to be gooey. Cinnabon hasn’t turned into a multi-billion dollar empire because they serve dry, hard, or overbaked rolls, so take note.
While the rolls baked, I made a quick and easy glaze with melted butter, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla. It’s optional, but nicely complements the chocolate spread, and adds just a pop of sweetness. Plus, glaze on cinnamon rolls really isn’t optional. I thought about doing a cream cheese-based glaze but didn’t have any cream cheese on hand, and figured that with the Nutella filling, these would be plenty rich. I was right.
Scott declared these the best cinnamon roll he’s ever eaten, and I tend to agree, which is a double-edged sword. They’re everything I want in a cinnamon roll. They’re ridiculously tender, succulent, rich, soft, moist, gooey, doughy, chocolaty, decadent, and flavorful. And they’re so fast and easy.
They’re so easy, mindless, and goofproof that I wonder why I should make dough from scratch that will take four hours and that I’ll have to knead and babysit, when this method gives me everything I could ask for, virtually work-free. But I like a good challenge and it’s my mission to make rolls to top these, but they’re going to be a tough act to follow.
The Nutella adds a perfect amount of both chocolate flavor and sweetness to the dough, and since there’s no sugar sprinkled into the filling like traditional cinnamon rolls, the sweetness comes only from the Nutella and the glaze, and the rolls aren’t as intoxicatingly sweet as some.
What the rolls lack in sugar status, they make up for in richness. Nothing says rich decadence like chocolate-hazelnut paste. As the rolls bake, the Nutella melts into the crevices, seeping into the tender, succulent, and doughy epicenter. The bite at the very center of a cinnamon that I hoard and savor like no other.
Being drenched in gooey, warm, chocolate spread and fragrant cinnamon takes epicenter-bites to new levels.
The rolls would be especially perfect for a holiday breakfast or special brunch. I absolutely guarantee no one will ever guess a shortcut was used. The scent alone wafting through the house as these bake will put anyone into a blissed-out headrush state. The scent of bread baking, combined with chocolate and cinnamon, is mind-altering.
The fact they’re ready from start to finish in fifteen minutes is dangerous.
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Nutella Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Glaze
All the flavor of homemade cinnamon rolls, with none of the work or waiting period. The rolls use a handy shortcut by way of refrigerated crescent rolls, and are ready from start to finish in about 15 minutes. They're filled with Nutella spread, and are gooey, oozing, moist, succulent, and tender. After their short stint in the oven, the rolls are finished with an easy vanilla glaze. They're decadent and a ridiculously easy way to enjoy homemade cinnamon rolls in a hurry.
Ingredients
For the Rolls
- 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls 8-count (I used Pillsbury Big & Flaky Crescent Rolls
- 2/3 cup Nutella
- 1 tablespoon+ cinnamon
For the Glaze
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup+ confectioners' sugar
- splash of cream or milk, optional
Instructions
- For the Rolls - Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9- or 10-inch pie plate or baking dish, or a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray; set aside. Open the can of crescent rolls and carefully unwrap the dough. If two triangles are stuck together, keep them that way. Arrange triangles or rectangles (if two triangles are stuck together) in one long row on clean counter or work surface. Press the seams together, overlapping them slightly to close any large gaps. Generously spread Nutella in an even flat layer over the entire surface, leaving 1/2-inch margins around all borders. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon, to taste.
- Starting with a short side, roll up the dough into a log, rolling the log as tightly as possible. With a sharp knife (serrated works nicely), bench scraper, or unflavored dental floss (works nicely to pinch off pieces without compressing the dough log), slice log into 8 equal-sized pieces. I find the best way to do this is make a cut in the center, and then divide each half into fourths, rather than trying to eyeball eight pieces working from end to end. Place pieces in prepared pan, noting there will be gaps and spaces. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until rolls have puffed and are just beginning to turn golden; don't overbake because these are meant to be gooey.
- While rolls bake, make the Glaze: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine and until smooth, playing with butter and sugar ratios until desired consistency is reached. If desired, a splash of cream or milk may be added to help achieve desired glaze consistency; I don't use it and simply use butter, vanilla, and sugar. Rolls may be glazed immediately upon removing them from oven, resulting in glaze melting into the crevices; or glaze rolls after they've cooled a bit. Glaze may be drizzled on or spread on thicker with a knife or spatula, which is what I do after the photos are done. Serve immediately. Rolls are best eaten fresh, but may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 200Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 133mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 3g
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Do you have a favorite cinnamon roll recipe? Or Nutella or crescent roll recipe?
Please link or tell me about your favorite recipes. After I’m back home in San Diego, I plan to try a few new cinnamon roll recipes. If you have any gems, I’d love to hear about them.
Thanks for the Heilala Gourmet Vanilla Giveaway entries and the Handmade Luxury Chocolate Giveaway entries – both giveaways end Tuesday
I think I put too much nutella spread? The middle didn’t get cooked at all :(
Sounds like it, yes.
Hi! Do you know if these can be made in the fridge a few hours a head of time and then baked?
I haven’t tried it that way but I think you’d be safe. I wouldn’t go longer than a couple hours though because once you open those tubes of dough, you’ll get the biggest puff and rise the sooner off you bake them.
This Sound Perfect for my Holiday Breakfast, Yum :)
My grandfather was partly French, so I grew up with afternoon snacks of bread and chocolate. This Nutella version of the cinnamon rolls you show us here is an absolut must! Love it!
Made these this morning while on vacation. They were delicious and the whole family loved them. Thanks for a yummy quick chocolate fix!
Glad you enjoyed them and on vacation! Funny, when I made this, I was on vacation too! Seeing these photos always remind me of vacation!
Sorry to say mine did not turn out so well. Crisp on the outside, raw inside. My husband was disappointed they weren’t cinnamony enough. The chocolate overpowered it even though I put tons on. I love the idea, but if I’m going to buy a tube of crescent rolls anyway, I may as well get the tube of cinnamon rolls. I haven’t been able to mess those up.
Sorry that you didn’t have success. I don’t know what to say since I’ve never had those issues. Chocolate will be pretty dominant so if you want more of a true cinn roll, then just buy the cinnamon rolls next time. Thanks for trying the recipe.
I looked in my fridge this morning and realized we had nothing for breakfast! With 5 hungry kids yelling, I pulled up recipes for something quick. These were a huge hit! Now I have 5 happy kids!
So glad you and your crew are happy! That’s wonderful you just whipped them up and can ‘wing it’ with 5 kids – you’re awesome :)
Made the Nutella cinnamon Rolls today for breakfast. I used buiscuits as I didn’t have cresents on hand. They were so delicious! Love your site…I have also made the cinnamon roll coffee cake with cream cheese glaze before and it was a hit!!! Thanks!
Thanks for trying this recipe and others, Pauline! Glad you’re a fan of both!
I made these using biscuit dough instead of crescent rolls and they were to DIE FOR. I can’t imagine using anything else. They take a little extra work to flatten the dough out, but it’s completely worth it.
I think the biscuit and crescent roll doughs are very similar in general when it comes right down to it and glad you’re getting great results with the biscuit dough!
Have you ever tried freezing these after making? Do you know if it would freeze and defrost well? I really want to make these this weekend for my and fiance and me but we definitely do not need 8 cinnamon rolls. Can’t wait to try them though!
You’d be surprised how fast they g0. They’re no where near as big as a Cinnabon or bakery-style roll and you probably will eat a couple each, but if you don’t go ahead and freeze them and then just let thaw at room temp before wanting to eat the rest. Bread/rolls always freeze very well. Enjoy!
I would have sprinkled some toasted, crumbled pecans before starting to roll.
Feel free to add nuts to your liking. I generally loathe nuts inside my soft, squishy baked goods. They remind me of rocks. So I never include them.
Yes, there is something about the mouth feel of warm, soft chocolatey goodness that is very unique and almost euphoric. No nuts in this case. :)
Made these this morning and they were gone in 2.5 seconds!!! Soooo good and so easy. My family thanks you…. My waistline does not :)
So glad they were a hit and inhaled by the fam in no time! Love stories like that!
ANOTHER AMAZING RECIPE. LOVE ALL YOUR CREATIONS SINCE THEY ARE EASY AND DELICIOUS. THE STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL WITH ILLUSTRATIONS TAKE IT UP ANOTHER LEVEL. THANKS AGAIN.
Sue I’m so glad that you loved these and that you like my step-by-step photos and that they help. For some recipes, pictures to speak a million words. These are such a great weekend treat…glad you enjoyed them!
Hi Averie – I made these Sunday morning and they were fantastic! Thank you for the yummy, easy recipe.
So glad to hear they were a hit and thanks for coming back to LMK you tried them!
And, I forgot, yes – you are right – the more vanilla in the icing — THE BETTER! :o)
Just made these, but I used a dark chocolate spread instead of nutella, because my boyfriend
has a nut allergy. Turned out great, but I think I could have done with even more cinnamon.
Glad you enjoyed them and yes, sprinkle on as much cinnamon as you like! The dark chocolate spread you used probably is a little bolder than Nutella and could probably handle an even heavier hand with the cinnamon. I’m a huge cinnamon fan, too!
Can’t wait to try these in the morning! How De-Lish they look! Thanks for the “easy” way to a great morning!
Pillsbury crescent rolls are one of the best inventions EVER! So easy and delicious and simple. I get sad when I see recipes using them. Sad because we don’t have them here. Hear that, Pillsbury? We need your stuff in Germany!
And great use of Nutella. These rolls look awesome! If only I had some darned crescent rolls… ;)
When I was in Germany as a h.s. kid on a family trip, I remember Nutella being everywhere! If only you had some crescent rolls to go with you’d be in business!
Yup, and it’s really cheap. :) That’s like #3 on my 7 item list called “Good things about…” Ehm, better stop there…
Move over Cinnabon! I think I just found my new favorite cinnamon rolls. Love that you used crescent rolls too – I have no patience for yeast!
What a great way to dress up packaged rolls. I’d love to be spending some time in Aruba. Happy holidays!
I would love to be spending time with any of the cookies in your cookie post earlier :)
Gorgeous Averie! You always have a way with making me hungry =). And nutella, definite weakness of mine.
I’m still thinking of those waffles of yours! I wish I could have one of THOSE!
This recipe is eye catching for the simple reason that Nutella and bread is involved. You had me at those two. <3
I have yet to make any kind of traditional cinnamon rolls yet. (One time I took some leftover pie crust and used the same style of rolling, filling and slicing to bake but I wouldn't call that traditional! lol) I was thinking of making some for Christmas morning and maybe adding some Pecan Pie filling to them instead. I really didn't want to spend all morning preparing them as well and your recipe gives me a plan.
Lastly, you probably already know this but I thought I would post anyway. I did a quick search for OVERNIGHT cinnamon rolls and Alton Brown has one. You still do all the preparing but it is homemade dough and you do most of it the night before. It, of course, isn't the solution but maybe an idea.
-Kimberli
Oh I know there are overnight rolls and I make overnight and make-ahead dough – My honey dinner roll recipe, my challah/braided bread recipe, and other, too. In this situation though, not having to knead, plan, plot, or just deal – total win :) But I love Alton and have wanted to try his recipe! Thanks for the reminder!
OMG. Nutella IN cinnamon rolls?? You’re a genius! I love both and together I think they would be heavenly :)
They’re ridic good and…EASY! :)
oh for heavens. Why do you tempt me so?!
I had already planned to make a few pans of cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning and now I know I need to bring these into the mix! Thanks!
Oh if you have a tried and true roll recipe, LMK!
thank you thank you THANK YOU for using premade dough! Since starting my blog, I’ve been determined to make almost everything from scratch but seriously – sometimes a girl just doesn’t have the time or energy! I’m inviting a group of friends over to my place after Christmas for my annual day of baking. I’m already planning on making several cookies, cakes and bars (including your kick ass cranberry bliss bar) and I’m totally making these wonderfully quick ‘n easy rolls with Pilsbury. Happy holidays, Averie!
You’re making more Bliss Bars? Awesome! So glad you love them that much!
And I total echo and understand everything you say. I’ve come to realize there’s a time and place for 100% from-scratch; and a time and a place to save sanity and use some premade dough :) If you try them, please LMK!
Love, love, LOVE the realisticness (is that a word?) of this post! Especially at this time of year, it’s SO helpful to be able to make quick recipes that are ALSO delicious. Thanks, Averie! These will be most certainly be a part of my holiday morning spread…
realisticness, or…being practical! There’s a time and a place for from-scratch but there’s a time and a place to be realistic and practical and not try to reinvent the culinary wheel at every.single.event or every recipe :)
Averie, if you were right in front of me with a plate of these babies, I would kiss your face! ;)
Stunning!
I’d like to wash one down with your pretty drink you posted yesterday :)
cinnamon rolls with nutella- my husband will be in heaven!
Your scratch breads are fabulous, but can’t blame you at all for taking a short cut while you’re in Aruba! I love the thought of nutella packed inside cinnamon rolls. My sis is a nutella addict, I’ll have to send her this recipe!
These look so good, Averie! Baking bread is one of my favourite things to do also, but sometimes we need a little shortcut!
Yum! These look so good with the nutella and fast and easy too. That’s one thing I never got into is making bread by scratch.
I love making bread from scratch but sometimes even I need a little shortcut :)
15 minute cinnamon rolls?! I think that is the definition of dangerous. Plus the added Nutella means you can’t stop at just one. Tis the season!
the definition of dangerous = you got that right :)
Uh…what’s not to love about this recipe? Easy, cinnamon rolls, nutella! It’s a win, win, win. It just so happens that my youngest absolutely loves nutella and cinnamon rolls, just never tried them together! Great idea and love how simple it is! :-)
Simple is the way to go sometimes & if he loves cinn rolls + Nutella, you’ll be mom of the year with these :)
I confess that I kind of like pre-made crescent rolls, but I never thought about adding Nutella to the equation! You’re a culinary genius! Plus, you remember Debbie Gibson. Awesome! (Bring on the slouch socks and quirky hats.) :D
Ok Im actually shocked you like them! I would have pegged you as a from-scratch & only from scratch girl. Whew, we can wear our legwarmers & jam to the beats of NKOTB together :)
Oh Oh OHHHH I know what I am making for New Years! I always make ‘usually pre-made’ cinnamon rolls and now…I can make my own! YUMMY!
Well LMK how they go for you then!
So I showed my Hubby the pictures and he wanted me to make it for Christmas Morning…and that is what I did.
They were amazing! Sweet but not overly sweet LOVED IT!
I am so glad you showed him the photos and made them and that they turned out to be amazing for you. You’re right on the sweet but not overly so – and I just love how gooey & doughy they are. Merry Xmas and thanks for coming back to tell me you tried these!
Awww cinnamon rolls. They are the best thing ever. Adding nutella just turned the best thing ever up a notch!
Dam I already bought chocolate filled croissants for Christmas to make, but I want to make these instead! Perfect for Christmas morning!!
you had me at 15 minutes;-) I so so so want to make your homemade bread…but I am scared…why? who knows…lol…so I will start with this recipe of yours…and I have a jar of nutella so perfect!!!!
Don’t be scared of bread-making. If you can bake cookies, you can make bread. Seriously! But there’s a time and a place for shortcuts, too :)
Oh, snap. You’ve done it again! Genius!
What a coincidence Avery! I just saw these on foodgawker and thought they looked sooo good! And wow, so easy to make! Although since we dont get the dough here in Mexico I will have to make it form scratch…!
Well homemade dough is always amazing – and filled with Nutella (or similar) even better – or in your area, Dulce de Leche!
This is just beautiful. Truly. Now I just need to buy some Nutella :)
OH! Wait, I have cookie butter……………………
And my recipe tomorrow involves…cookie butter!
Simple but oh sooo tasty looking, perfect for my breakfast this weekend!
Well you’re Superdad over there and my hat is off! Any shortcuts & timesavers are always welcome, right! :)
This is a perfect solution for the cinnamon roll on busy days. I love the use of cresent rolls. Makes our job so easy. Thanks for sharing such a delicious,useful recipe.
Glad you enjoy the time-savings as much as I do!
My husband has requested cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning–and while I like for our breakfast to be special that day, I also don’t want to spend my entire morning in the kitchen when I could be playing with my 5-year old and his new toys. :-) This seems like the perfect solution! Plus, who doesn’t like nutella?!?!
Could not agree more – would rather be playing with my own 5 yr old than slaving away. There’s a time and a place for from-scratch, and..for shortcuts :)
Cinnamon rolls are one of my favourite sweets (them and cookies), and also some of the only sweet things I really crave. I have yet to make my mom’s cinnamon rolls that she made when I was a kid, but I intend to. Hopefully over my Christmas holidays.
Can’t wait to hear about your cinn-roll making adventures! If you have a great family recipe and you post about them, LMK!
I absolutely have to try nutella and cinnamon together now! Love how simple and quick this recipe is. I will definitely be passing this recipe along.
Can I assemble them the night before, refrigerate, and bake in the morning?
I haven’t tried it and not sure what would happen…I’m sure you’d be fine, but ‘assembly’ literally takes 3 minutes. Unless you have a strong reason not to just budget that time into your morning, I would just do it fresh that day!
you must be a mind reader! i was JUST thinking bout using nutella in cinnamon rolls yesterday!
you had me at nutellla xoxxoxooxox
Just…..
so….
wonderful!
Ahhhhhhhh I’m so hungry now!
Cinnabon, eat your heart out!
This is such a throw-together on a lazy Sunday morning kind of recipe. I love it! I bet it would be awesome with almost any spread in it too – pb, sfsb, biscoff, etc. Nutella is a bit on the sweet side for me these days, but I keep intending to make my own. Filberts/Hazelnuts are expensive though!
Exactly – you can’t even buy enough hazelnuts to make your own pure hazelnut butter that cheap. $3.99 for a big jar of Nutella give or take and it would take you 9.99 in raw nuts, not to mention, the cocoa powder :)
And of course, they’d be good with any spread – with PB (for most people who are expecting a ‘cinnamon roll’) a touch of sugar would probably be a good call since it’s not sweetened.
You nailed it, Averie! All of my favorite things in one cinnamon roll – these are perfection :).
Thanks for the pin and glad they use all your faves!
Mmm these looks fabulous!
Great idea! Leave it to you to come up with an easy way to make such a complicated recipe. I love cinnamon buns but dislike all of the prep required. Now, pilsbury just needs to come up with gluten-free products!
I bet there is some form of pre-made refrigerated and/or frozen GF dough that could be make-shifted into these – I just don’t look for it or source it, but it probably exists. Or that’s a new business venture for you :)
This does look like a perfect breakfast to add to a holiday brunch table!
I will never say no to a cinnamon roll in any form – nutella, fruity, buttery, pecan, caramel, from scratch, from a can, you name it. These look so wonderful Averie and I am all about ease and shortcuts when I can get them – especially when the finished product doesn’t taste like a shortcut was used. A recipe like this is a gift from the gods when hosts are scrambling to get something on the table first thing in the morning. The infamous “pop” of the pillsbury tubes. I love that part. I always get startled every time – I know it’s coming but I still jump a bit when it opens. ;)
PS: nutella for breakfast is the smartest choice one could ever make.
I loved!! your recent rolls but for my current kitchen conditions, time mgmt, and just…overall ease (and the Nutella for breakfast thing!) these were a win. And yes, for party hostess’ or anyone who’s scrambling for a last minute dessert or brunch idea, these are a fabulous no-brainer. I still am just coveting your rolls, though!
Something must be in the air because I see cinnamon rolls or their variations everywhere. I loved Sally’s raspberry rolls and now these! Nutella deliciousness – my kind of breakfast! PS: I just put a batch of my favorite rolls ( with a holiday spin ) into the oven!
I loved her rolls, too! Have been telling her that non-stop since she posted them :) And if you have a fave roll recipe, LMK! I’d love to take a peek!
Averie, you evil genius, you. This rolls are fantastic. While I can appreciate and applaud those people who wait five hours or so to make from-scratch cinnamon rolls (like you! or like me with your honey butter rolls which were SO worth it!), I am a quick-I-want-it-now kind of brat ;) these rolls are perfect for me! And the Nutella and cinnamon filling with a simple vanilla glaze? ALL. OVER.IT.
Yes when you’re in a hurry, 15 mins is about perfect. And I do LOVE those honey rolls and I know you did too, but you’re right, it’s a totally different mindset and if you’re not in that mindset, these Nutella rolls are a good one to be in :)
Well this is simply brilliant. Why I have not thought to do this before is beyond me. I am obsessed with Nutella and will try to incorporate it into every meal. Making cinnamon rolls with Nutella seems like a no brainer, but thank you for making the light bulb go off in my head! And using pre-made crescent rolls is a huge plus for saving time. Lord knows I need more of it this week!
Well if you try them (sounds like you may!) LMK how they work out! Glad I could help with the lightbulb :)
I am WAY overdue for some cinnamon rolls in my life, and with nutella…?! Yea… we might be eating these for breakfast tomorrow.
Ok if you try them, LMK!
Hi Averie. I am loving the look and ease of these rolls. You know I still haven’t tried attempting to make yeast breads yet. I’m waiting till 2013 for that. That’s going to be one of my goals. I do love how the pillsbury rolls just pop to life when you open the can. I use to make those croissants all the time when the kids were little. They loved them. I am making these for the next sleepover because they are a cinch, but look so fancy and I know they will be kid approved, big time. My kids are not pancake and waffle kind of kids. They love their donuts, sugar- crusted popovers and cinnamon rolls.
xoxo,
Jackie
Waffles & pancakes require stovetop babysitting. I am all about anything I can bake, or pop into the oven; or anything that makes a pan-size amount rather than one-by-one; so much faster! I know you’re going to love bread making when you start! If you can make popovers like the ones I’ve seen, I KNOW you will be a natural at bread!
I don’t know if I love the nutella more or the fact that you made these in 15 minutes! A great and indulgent breakfast for the holidays. We usually ski pretty hard this time of year so a few extra calories is just fine!!!
Wow, you’re skiing this time of year – always forget that yes, you do live in the mountains! Well enjoy those slopes (and the rolls!)
Nutella may be the greatest invention ever and my kids will happily mow down anything covered in Nutella deliciousness. I just so happen to have a jar in my cupboard and a tube of crescent rolls in the fridge. These would be great for a decadent breakfast treat on Christmas morning. Thanks Averie!
If you make them, please LMK how they go over!
Ok Miss Averie, I was JUST laying awake in bed last night thinking about how I was going to use up a jar of homemade nutella and you havethe answer to this burning question! I can’t wait to make these little gooey rolls!
If you make them, please keep me posted! Laying in bed and being kept up by Nutella thoughts…I like the way your brain works!
The only cinnamon rolls I ever made came from one of those tubes LOL. I had a step dad that was really into sour dough breads and made sour dough cinnamon rolls from time-to-time. And I think I could go for a slice of that cinnamon bread right now.
Sour dough cinnamon rolls…now that’s an interesting dough-base for a roll but anything homemade is always good!
These look amazing! I go bananas for anything “nutella!”
I would gladly face plant into these any day!
so many things i love about these! my husband loves cinnamon rolls, but i always think, who has the time?! problem solved. nutella + 15 minute cinnamon rolls = perfection.
Who has the time is right – they are something one must budget for and when you do, amazing. But if you don’t and all you have is 15 mins, these are more than okay :)
Sometimes convenience food is called for! I love the nutella in this Averie, YUM!!!
And if you have a fave cinn roll recipe (I know you make tons of bread), I’d love to hear your tried and true faves! (links if you have them, too!) :)
I love any recipe using canned crescent rolls–they can go savory or sweet! Traditional cinnamon rolls can be a little too sugary for my husband, so I think these would suit him. Now for a shocker–I’ve never tried nutella!!! I’ve made countless batches of my own nut butter and tried some different commercial spreads and blends, but somehow nutella has escaped my grocery cart. Great shortcut recipe!
Oh Paula, you will love Nutella. It’s like nothing else. It’s not like chocolate peanut butter, not like cookie butter/biscoff, nothing like almond butter – it’s its own delicious treat. And yes, it’s sweet, but not like chocolate frosting sweet. And because this dough wasn’t already sweetened and starts as crescent rolls these arent over the top sweet. Plenty sweet, yes!! but not ridiculous. LMK if you try them!
Oh boy, do I love a good cinnamon roll! It has to have lots of ooey, gooey cinnamon and I personally like pecans too. Mmmm. Great, on-the-easier-side recipe! :)
If you have a fave recipe, tell me about it!
I admire your baking skills so I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making cinnamon rolls with canned crescent rolls legal =)
Very much looking forward to baking up my own batch of Averie’s Nutella Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Glaze.