Servings: 8 bites
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
- baking sheet
- medium bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 package crescent roll dough
For the Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh orange zest optional
For the Cranberries
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk or orange juice for consistency
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and optional orange zest in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent dough onto a clean surface and separate it into eight triangles.
- Spread about a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture over the wider end of each triangle.
- Sprinkle approximately a teaspoon of cranberries over the cream cheese filling on each triangle.
- Roll each triangle starting from the wide end towards the narrow tip.
- Place the rolled crescent bites on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and puffed.
- Whisk together powdered sugar with milk or orange juice in a small bowl until smooth for the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the bites after they cool for a few minutes.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for easier mixing and avoid overfilling to prevent spillage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bite | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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