Easy Cuernitos de Azúcar (Little Sugar Croissants)

Recipe Ingredients

Here's a look at the few simple ingredients it takes to make Easy Cuernitos de Azúcar (Little Sugar Croissants).

Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls: Soft, flaky, and ready-to-roll, crescents are the shortcut dough that stands in for traditional sweet bread dough made from scratch.

All-Purpose Flour: Along with the powdered sugar, flour forms the base of the filling that mimics the sugar paste used in the classic version.

Powdered Sugar: Adds sweetness and blends easily with the flour and butter to create the paste filling.

Salted Butter: Butter binds the sugar paste and gives it richness and tenderness. The salt lends lots of flavor and balances the sweetness of the filling.

Egg Yolk: Adds color, structure, and richness to the filling. Use a yolk from any size egg.

Granulated Sugar (optional): For coating, it gives that signature cuernito sparkle and crunch.

How to Make Easy Cuernitos de Azúcar (Little Sugar Croissants)

Here’s a quick preview of how to make Easy Cuernitos de Azúcar (Little Sugar Croissants). Follow the recipe for more details!

1. Make the Filling

Mix the flour, powdered sugar, butter, and egg yolk until a smooth filling forms.

2. Fill and Roll the Cuernitos

Separate the crescent dough triangles and add about 1 tablespoon of filling to each one. Spread the filling to cover the dough. Flip the triangle over and roll up the crescents.

3. Bake the Cuernitos

Place half the rolled cuernitos on the prepared baking pan and bake until golden. While warm, roll in granulated sugar if desired. Repeat with the remaining 8 cuernitos.

4. Serve

Serve cuernitos warm or at room temperature.

How to Store (and Reheat) Easy Cuernitos de Azúcar (Little Sugar Croissants)

This recipe makes 16 cuernitos, so you may have leftovers. Here’s how to store and reheat them.

Room Temperature

Store cooled cuernitos in an airtight food storage container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Reheating

Transfer cuernitos to a baking sheet and heat in a 325°F oven for about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly before enjoying.

Making This Recipe Ahead of Time

You can make the filling up to 2 days in advance. Make as directed, then transfer to an airtight food storage container and store in the fridge. Let filling sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before using, so it’s easier to spread.