Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites (Print-Friendly Version)
Buttery crescent cups filled with sweetened cream cheese and tangy cranberry sauce, topped with optional pecans or orange zest.
# Ingredients List:
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1 can crescent roll dough (8-count)
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4 oz cream cheese (softened)
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0.25 cup powdered sugar
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0.5 tsp vanilla extract
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0.5 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
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Optional: chopped pecans or orange zest for topping
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease or line a mini muffin tin.
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In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Unroll dough and cut each triangle in half. Press each piece into the mini muffin cups.
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Spoon in 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling, then 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
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Top with chopped pecans or orange zest, if desired.
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Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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Sweet, tart, and totally addictive—these little bites are a must for early fall snacking and holiday appetizers alike!