One of the best mornings of the year is Easter morning- between Easter baskets, egg hunts, and of course Easter Brunch, Easter is a time for celebration and indulgence!
Growing up, we basically always just ate our Easter candy all day long. But now I try to make something fun and festive for our Easter table- like these adorable Easter Bunny Crescent Roll Twists made with just a few simple ingredients!
Whether you’re just enjoying these festive Easter Bunny rolls while watching your kids hunt for eggs or you’re planning a fun dessert to bring to Easter dinner, these adorable little bunnies are sure to be a huge hit for any Easter celebration!
What fillings can I use for the crescent rolls?
I actually didn’t include any fillings in this recipe but rather seasoned them with cinnamon sugar, which my whole family loves! That said, you could totally make this your own and add fillings like hazelnut spread, marshmallow fluff, a small dollop of raspberry preserves, or even peanut butter.
Or, if you wanted to take it another route you could do a savory filling, like spinach dip, mozzarella cheese or even Jalapeno popper dip! {I’d skip the cinnamon sugar if you go the savory route, of course!}
Can I use homemade dough or do I have to use crescent roll dough?
I’m sure you could use your own homemade dough in place of the Pillsbury original crescent rolls- but I have never tried it so you’ll have to experiment a bit! Generally speaking the steps below should work just fine.
Can you make these Cinnamon Sugar Crescent Roll Bunnies ahead of time?
Yes! These are great for Easter brunch because you can make them the day before and not have to worry about them on a busy Easter morning! Just make sure that you store them at room temperature in an airtight container or in plastic wrap to keep them from getting stale. {Or bake a batch of them to enjoy throughout the Easter season!}
And I mention this in the recipe but it bears repeating- add those adorable bunnies tails {the marshmallows} shortly after baking, not later- those marshmallows won’t stick once the twists are fully cooled!
What Supplies Do You Need to Make Easter Bunny Crescent Roll Twists?
To make this Easter Bunny rolls recipe, you’ll need:
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- Lined baking sheet {Cookie Sheet and Parchment Paper}
- Rolling pin
- Knife
Step by Step Guide
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Heat oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll crescent dough sheet and separate into two triangles. Pinch seams together and lightly roll out dough
Combine cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl
Brush the dough with melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top of the dough. Lightly press in with your hand
Use a knife to cut rectangle into three long strips. To make the bunny shape, fold one strip in half lengthwise, then bend at the middle.
Twist two pieces together from the bend, halfway up the length of the strip.
Flatten the remaining dough pieces and pinch the ends together to form a point to make the bunny ears.
Continue twisting each strip of dough and place Easter Bunny Crescent Rolls on the lined cookie sheet
Bake 10-12 minutes, until dough is golden brown. Immediately after removing the bunnies from the oven, press a marshmallow into the bottom of the twist for the bunny’s tail
Expert tip: These are DELICIOUS and they’ll go fast, so make a double batch!
Hungry for More Recipes for Your Easter Meal?
Want more delicious Easter recipes? Try these:
- Easy Peeps Cupcakes Recipe
- Cadbury Mini Eggs Cookies
- Carrot Cake Dessert Bars
- Easy Chick Cupcakes
- Bonus: Fun Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs
Easter Bunny Crescent Roll Twists
Looking for fun and easy homemade appetizers ideas for Easter? These adorable Cinnamon Sugar Easter Bunny Crescent Rolls are one of my favorite fun festive recipes! They use premade Pillsbury dough so they’re SUPER simple!
Ingredients
- 1 package crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 6 mini marshmallows
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into two rectangles. Pinch the seams together and lightly roll out the dough.
Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Brush the dough with butter and sprinkle the half the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top of the dough. Lightly press the sugar into the dough with your hand.
Use a knife to cut the rectangle into three long strips. To make the bunny shape, fold one strip in half lengthwise, then bend the strip at the middle. Twist the two pieces together from the bend, halfway up the length of the strip. Flatten the remaining pieces and pinch the ends together to form a point to make the bunny ears.
Continue twisting each strip of dough and place the crescent roll bunnies on the lined baking sheet.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the dough is light golden browned.
Immediately after removing the bunnies from the oven, press a marshmallow into the bottom of the twist for the bunny’s tail.
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