Easy Cinnamon Rolls (no yeast required!)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour)
(240g
- 3 Tablespoons sugar)
(38g
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 Tablespoons cold unsalted butter
+ additional 2 Tbsp butter for baking
- ¾ cup milk)
(178ml
- ⅔ cup brown sugar)
(133g
- 3 Tablespoons white sugar)
(38g
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 4 Tbsp butter
melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 oz cream cheese)
softened (85g
- 3 Tablespoon butter
softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar)
(190g
- 1 Tablespoon milk)
(15ml
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375F
- 2
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and mix.
- 3
Using a pastry cutter (or fork and knife if lacking) cut 5 Tablespoons of butter into dry mix
- 4
Add milk and mix until all ingredients are combined.
- 5
Dump dough onto a very well floured surface and roll until it forms a cohesive ball. Continue to flour the surface you are working with as needed.
- 6
Generously sprinkle flour on the top of the ball of dough and place a large piece of wax paper on top. (If dough is too sticky, work in more flour until it is manageable)
- 7
Use a rolling pin to roll dough out to roughly a 10x12" rectangle.
- 8
Remove the wax paper and make your filling by combining brown sugar, sugar, and cinnamon and then stirring in butter and vanilla. This will be very much like a paste.
- 9
Spread the filling over the rectangle of dough, leaving about ¼" of space as a perimeter around the filling.
- 10
Carefully roll dough starting with one of the 12" ends and rolling tightly. Press the edge of the roll into the dough so that it sticks.
- 11
Cut the log, spacing your cuts about 1" apart. If the log is not holding its shape well, transfer it to your freezer for about 10 minutes and then try to cut again (it should hold it's shape this way so you will have mostly round cinnamon rolls)
- 12
Place the reserved 2 Tbsp of butter into a 9" pie pan and set it in your preheating oven for a few minutes until the butter has melted. Remove from oven.
- 13
Place your cinnamon rolls in baking dish, they do not need to be touching, they will spread to fill their surrounding area.
- 14
Bake on 375F for 28-30 minutes (beginning to lightly brown around edges). Prepare your icing while the rolls are baking.
- 15
With mixer, combine cream cheese and butter and vanilla.
- 16
Gradually add sugar, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 17
Add milk, stirring until combined.
- 18
When cinnamon rolls are finished, remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before spreading icing over rolls.
- 19
These cinnamon rolls are nice and soft. Keep in mind that the warmer they are, the harder it will be to separate one from the other. But if you go in for one cinnamon roll and end up with one and a half, it's really not the worst thing that could happen, right?
Easy Cinnamon Rolls (no yeast required!)
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting warmth and sweet, gooey goodness of homemade cinnamon rolls but don't have hours to spare? These Easy Cinnamon Rolls are your dream come true, delivering incredible flavor and a delightful texture to your plate in under an hour, all without the fuss of yeast!
The magic of this recipe truly lies in its ingenious no-yeast dough, which comes together quickly and bakes up wonderfully soft and tender. By using baking powder instead of yeast, you completely bypass lengthy proofing times, making it possible to enjoy fresh, warm cinnamon rolls for a spontaneous breakfast or a last-minute treat. It's designed for efficiency without sacrificing that beloved classic cinnamon roll experience.
Prepare for an irresistible treat: these rolls boast a remarkably tender, almost biscuit-like base that holds up beautifully to the generous swirl of spiced brown sugar and cinnamon. As they bake, your kitchen will fill with an enchanting aroma, and upon tasting, you'll discover a perfect harmony of warm spice, deep sweetness, and the rich, creamy tang of a classic cream cheese frosting. They strike an ideal balance of indulgence and homemade comfort, making them surprisingly accessible for any home baker.
While this recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors, you can easily tweak it to suit your palate. For instance, if you prefer a less intense spice, you can slightly reduce the amount of cinnamon in the filling. Similarly, the rich cream cheese frosting allows for adjustments; feel free to vary the amount of powdered sugar or the splash of milk to achieve your preferred thickness and sweetness, from a thick glaze to a generous, spreadable topping.
These delightful, easy cinnamon rolls are ideal for any occasion that calls for a sweet indulgence. Serve them warm straight from the oven for a special weekend breakfast, a welcoming brunch addition, or as a cozy dessert after dinner. They pair wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or a tall glass of cold milk.