Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Every year as school started and leaves began to turn, Mom would whip these up between homework and holiday prep. Buttery crescents, tart cranberry, and creamy cheese—they vanished faster than we could cool them. Easy, festive, and just sweet enough, they’re the perfect bite-sized welcome to fall.
Ingredients
- 1 can crescent roll dough 8-count
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- Optional: chopped pecans or orange zest for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease or line a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Unroll dough and cut each triangle in half. Press into muffin cups.
- Spoon in 1 tsp cream cheese filling, then 1 tsp cranberry sauce.
- Top with nuts or zest if using.
- Bake 11–13 mins or until golden. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Sweet, tart, and totally addictive—these little bites are a must for early fall snacking and holiday appetizers alike!