Ingredients
For the cinnamon sugar pizza
- 1 (8 oz) can crescent roll dough – forms the buttery, flaky base
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted – adds richness and helps the sugar stick
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar – provides sweetness and a light crunch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon – classic warm spice flavor
For the glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar – base for the sweet glaze
- 1 tablespoon milk (more as needed) – thins the glaze for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract – boosts flavor
Optional extras
- A spoonful of brown sugar over the cinnamon sugar
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Equipment
- Baking sheet or pizza pan
- Parchment paper or cooking spray
- Small bowls for cinnamon sugar and glaze
- Whisk and pastry brush
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Prep the pan and dough
Starting with a well-prepped base ensures the “pizza” bakes evenly and doesn’t stick.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a baking sheet or pizza pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough onto the prepared pan.
- Pinch all the seams together firmly to create one single, flat sheet of dough; this keeps it from separating while it bakes.
Step 2: Add butter and cinnamon sugar
- Brush the entire surface of the dough with the melted butter, going right up to the edges.
- In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the buttered dough, covering the whole surface so every slice gets flavor.
(Optional): For a deeper caramelized sweetness, sprinkle a bit of brown sugar or some chopped nuts on top before baking.
Step 3: Bake the cinnamon sugar pizza
- Bake in the preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the dough is puffed, golden brown, and just crisp around the edges.
- Start checking at 8 minutes; crescent dough cooks quickly, and you don’t want it to dry out.
Step 4: Make the vanilla glaze
While the pizza bakes, you can whip up a simple drizzle that pulls everything together.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Add a few drops of extra milk at a time if needed until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency that will drizzle easily but still sit on top of the pizza instead of running off.
Step 5: Glaze, slice, and serve
- Remove the cinnamon sugar pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly so it’s warm but not scorching.
- Drizzle the glaze evenly over the surface in zigzags or swirls.
- Slice into wedges like a traditional pizza or into squares for smaller portions.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture, when the crust is still crisp and the glaze is just set.