Budget Cinnamon Rolls

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, a silicone mat, or aluminum foil.

2 . Stage

Unroll crescent roll dough and pull apart at the seams to separate into 8 triangles.

3 . Stage

Mix brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and pepper for filling together in a bowl until moist but crumbly. Add a thin layer of filling on each triangle, from the base to about 1-inch from the top. Roll up triangles from the base to the top; transfer to the prepared cookie sheet.

4 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 13 minutes.

5 . Stage

While the rolls are baking, combine milk and butter for glaze in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until butter is almost melted, about 20 seconds.

6 . Stage

Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar and salt; whisk until smooth. Add remaining 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar; whisk until smooth. It should be about the consistency of pancake batter. Stir in orange extract.

7 . Stage

Remove rolls from the oven and transfer to a plate. Pour glaze over hot rolls. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.