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Easter Bunny Crescent Rolls: A Delicious & Easy Recipe

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 16 rolls 1x

Description

Adorable Easter Bunny Crescent Rolls filled with sweet cream cheese. Fun, festive, and perfect for Easter brunch or dessert!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Chocolate chips or sprinkles, for decorating
  • Optional: Strawberry jam or other fruit preserves, for filling

Instructions

  1. Soften the Cream Cheese: Take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before starting. Microwave in 10-second intervals if needed, until softened.
  2. Combine Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  3. Add Vanilla Extract: Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Adjust Consistency with Milk: Gradually add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition, until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. You might not need all of the milk.
  5. Taste and Adjust (Optional): Taste the filling and adjust the sweetness if needed.
  6. Set Aside: Cover the filling with plastic wrap and set aside.
  7. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Unroll the Crescent Dough: Unroll one can of crescent roll dough onto a lightly floured surface. Separate into individual triangles.
  9. Spread the Cream Cheese Filling: Spread a generous amount of cream cheese filling onto each triangle, leaving a small border. Add a small dollop of jam or fruit preserves, if using.
  10. Roll Up the Triangles: Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle up towards the point.
  11. Shape into Bunnies: Curve the rolled-up crescent into a “U” shape. Pinch the two ends together to form the bunny’s head. Slightly flatten the head.
  12. Create Bunny Ears: Make two small slits at the top of the bunny’s head to create the ears. Gently pull the dough apart to separate the ears. Twist them slightly.
  13. Repeat with Remaining Dough: Repeat steps 2-6 with the second can of crescent roll dough.
  14. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the shaped bunny rolls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each roll.
  15. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and the filling is set.
  16. Check for Doneness: If the rolls start to brown too quickly, tent them with aluminum foil.
  17. Cool Slightly: Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  18. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Dust the cooled rolls generously with powdered sugar.
  19. Add Chocolate Chip Eyes: Press two mini chocolate chips into the bunny’s head to create the eyes.
  20. Decorate with Sprinkles (Optional): Sprinkle with your favorite sprinkles.
  21. Add a Nose (Optional): Use pink frosting or melted pink candy melts to create a bunny nose.
  22. Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Make sure your cream cheese is properly softened for a smooth filling.
  • Don’t overfill the crescent rolls, or the filling might ooze out during baking.
  • Baking times may vary depending on your oven, so keep a close eye on the rolls.
  • Get creative with your decorations!
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

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