1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Getting Ready to Bake

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Line Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent the rolls from sticking and make cleanup much easier.

2. Prepare the Crescent Roll Dough: Separating the Triangles

1. Unroll Dough: Open the can of crescent roll dough and carefully unroll it onto a clean surface.
2. Separate Triangles: Gently separate the dough into individual triangles along the perforated lines.

3. Add Pepperoni: The First Layer of Flavor

1. Place Pepperoni: Lay out the crescent roll dough triangles on your work surface. Place 4 slices of pepperoni on the wide end of each dough triangle.
   • Tip: Slightly overlap the pepperoni slices to ensure they cover the width of the dough.

4. Add Cheese: The Gooey, Cheesy Center

1. Halve Cheese Sticks: Cut each mozzarella cheese stick in half lengthwise.
2. Place Cheese: Place one half of a mozzarella cheese stick on top of the pepperoni slices at the wide end of each triangle.

5. Roll Them Up: Creating the Croissant Shape

1. Start Rolling: Starting at the wide end of each triangle (where the pepperoni and cheese are), carefully roll up the dough towards the pointed tip.
2. Tuck Sides: As you roll, gently tuck in the sides of the dough to help keep the cheese and pepperoni enclosed.
3. Place on Baking Sheet: Place the rolled-up croissant rolls on the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down, leaving a little space between each one.

6. Season (Optional): An Extra Layer of Flavor

1. Mix Seasoning: If you’re using Italian seasoning, you can mix it with a little melted butter or olive oil in a small bowl, or sprinkle it on by itself.
2. Sprinkle: Lightly sprinkle each roll with a pinch of Italian seasoning for added flavor.

7. Bake to Golden Brown: Achieving Crispy Perfection

1. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.
2. Baking Time: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the croissant rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
   • Tip: Keep an eye on the rolls during the last few minutes of baking to prevent them from over-browning.

8. Cool and Serve: The Final Touches

1. Cool Slightly: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the Mozzarella Pepperoni Croissant Rolls cool for a couple of minutes on the baking sheet. This allows them to firm up slightly.
2. Serve Warm: Serve the rolls warm and enjoy the delicious combination of flaky pastry, melted cheese, and savory pepperoni.