Cherry Cinnamon Rolls (using refrigerated crescent rolls)

Cherry Cinnamon Rolls (using refrigerated crescent rolls)
Source: Cherry Marketing Institute
Makes 8 servings

1(10 oz) jar red or green maraschino cherries
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 oz) package crescent rolls
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Drain maraschino cherries; discard juice or save for another use.
Chop cherries, then drain on paper towels.

Combine brown sugar 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 chopped 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.