Cherry-Cinnamon Crisps

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 2 cookie sheets with shortening, or spray with cooking spray.
• 2

  If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate into 2 rectangles, about 7x6 inches each. Press perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut into 2 rectangles, about 7x6-inches each.
• 3

  Sprinkle cherries evenly over dough, pressing into dough. Brush rectangles with half of the butter. In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle half of sugar mixture evenly over dough.
• 4

  Starting with one short side of each rectangle, roll up; pinch edge to seal. With serrated knife, cut each roll into 3 slices. Place each slice, cut side down, between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper; roll or press each into 5-inch round. Remove plastic wrap; place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
• 5

  Brush rounds with remaining butter; sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture. Cover rounds with plastic wrap or waxed paper; press or roll sugar mixture into dough.
• 6

  Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets. Serve warm or cool.