Holiday Cherry Recipes - Cherry Cinnamon Rolls

Cherry Cinnamon Rolls These are wonderful for a holiday breakfast or brunch. They are easy to make can perfect to make a day or so before Christmas or New Year's Day.

• 1 (10-ounce) jar red or green maraschino cherries
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown  sugar
• 1/8 table spoon Fruit Advantage tart cherry juice concentrate
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (8-ounce) package crescent rolls
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Drain maraschino cherries; discard  maraschino juice or save for another use. Chop cherries, then drain on paper towels. Combine brown sugar, tart cherry juice concentrate and cinnamon in a small bowl. Unroll crescent rolls; divide into triangles. Brush with butter. Sprinkle each triangle with about 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon-sugar mixture; top with 1 tablespoon cherries. Roll up dough toward pointed end of triangle. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Brush with butter and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake in a 375-degree oven 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm. Makes 8 servings.