April 10 is celebrated as National Cinnamon Crescent Day. Keep reading to learn more about crescent rolls and fun ways to celebrate the national day.
I’ve also compiled a list of crescent roll recipes for you. Why not bake up a batch of crescent rolls to honor this tasty national day?
April is a month full of national days devoted to all sorts of food. Check out the full list of April national food days here.
What are crescent rolls?
Crescent rolls are dough which is filled with sugar, and butter and then rolled and shaped into a crescent shape and baked until golden brown. 
Adding cinnamon to the dough gives you an extra good source of fiber, iron, calcium, vitamin K and manganese. See more benefits of using cinnamon in your cooking here.
When were crescent rolls invented?
In 1965, the Pillsbury company launched a refrigerated crescent roll. This was also when the Pillsbury Doughboy first came on the scene.
The Pillsbury Doughboy was also known as “Poppin’ Fresh” and still represents Pillsbury’s refrigerated dough products today.
Before Pillsbury came out with their products, the croissant (which has the same shape) was made in Austria. So, those of you who think that France came up with the famous pastry, are a few countries away.
Learn more about the origin of croissants in this post on National Croissant Day.
What is the difference between croissants and crescent rolls?
Both baked foods have layers of butter which makes the dough flaky when it is baked.
The main difference between a croissant and a crescent roll is the amount of time required to make it. Croissants are much richer in taste and flakier than crescent rolls.
If you’re a fan of cinnamon pastries, you might enjoy one of the traditional Mardi Gras foods, the king cake. This cinnamon flavored dessert is served between Epiphany and Mardi Gras.
How to celebrate National Cinnamon Crescent Day
- The best way to celebrate any food day is to get cooking with some new recipes. Check out some at the bottom of this page.
- Use the hashtag #nationalcinnamoncrescentday on social media to spread word about this tasty food day. Here is a tweet to get you started.
More national food days in April
Cinnamon crescent day is not the only national food day in April. There are lots of others, as well. Check out these tasty days:
- National Sweet Potato Day
- National Burrito Day
- National Grilled Cheese Day
- National Glazed Spiral Ham Day
- National Garlic Day
- National Pretzel Day
- National Cheese Ball Day
Recipes for National Cinnamon Crescent Day
These cinnamon crescent recipes will let you treat your family to all sorts of crescent rolls. Why not experiment with a new one today?
Cinnamon crescent rolls are sweet and warm with a toasty and crunchy outside. They puff up to a lovely crescent shape and are great for breakfast, dessert or a sweet snack. This recipe for walnut vanilla crescent roll cookies is very delicate and tasty. The texture is light and fluffy and the flavor is lovely with a great vanilla and cinnamon taste. These cinnamon crescent rolls are everything you would expect from a buttery, flaky crescent roll, but with a sweet twist. Filled with cinnamon sugar butter and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, these makeshift cinnamon rolls are delicious and simple to prepare. Crescent roll beignets are mouth-watering pillows of fried dough, smothered in cinnamon sugar. Breakfast doesn't get any simpler or better! A fun twist on breakfast — the whole family will love these easy cinnamon crescent roll braids! Crescent roll breakfast rings are easy to make and are filled with great ingredients. Perfect for Christmas treats and all through the year. These apple cinnamon crescent rolls are a perfect semi-homemade treat that includes a delicious homemade caramel sauce. Not only do they make use of the apples, but they are a decadent dish that serves beautifully to guests. These sweets treats are made with just 3 easy to pack ingredients and only take about five minutes to cook over an open flame. These make a fabulous camping breakfast, especially combined with some campfire scrambled eggs and orange juice. Seriously, yum! Apples all rolled up in crescent dough and sprinkled with cinnamon. So sinfully rich!Cinnamon Crescent Recipes
Walnut Vanilla Cresent Roll Cookies
Cinnamon Crescent Rolls
Crescent Roll Beignets
Cinnamon Crescent Roll Braids
Crescent Roll Breakfast Rings
Apple Cinnamon Crescent Rolls with Homemade Caramel Sauce
Campfire Cinnamon Roll-ups
Apple Pie Crescent Rolls with Cinnamon Icing
You can also watch this YouTube video to learn about more national food days in April.