Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the Bottom Crust:

Open one can of crescent rolls and do not separate the dough into triangles. Instead, unroll the dough onto the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Press the seams together to form a bottom crust.

Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Add Cream Cheese Filling:

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom crescent roll crust.

Prepare the Top Crust:

Open the second can of crescent rolls and unroll the dough over the cream cheese mixture to create the top crust. Press the seams together gently to seal.

Combine Cinnamon Sugar:

In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and ground cinnamon.

Brush with Butter and Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar:

Drizzle the melted butter over the top crescent roll crust, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top.

Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the sopapillas are golden brown and the filling is set.

Cool and Serve:

Allow the sopapillas to cool for a bit before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Optional:

You can also prepare a simple glaze to drizzle over the top for added sweetness:

Mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of milk until you get a smooth glaze consistency.

Drizzle the glaze over the warm sopapillas before serving.

These Crescent Roll Sopapillas with a creamy filling are a delightful treat, combining the flakiness of crescent rolls with the richness of cream cheese and the sweetness of cinnamon sugar. Enjoy!