Best 5 Easiest Ever Cinnamon Rolls Recipes

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Calling all cinnamon roll enthusiasts! We know you are searching for the easiest cinnamon roll recipe that will satisfy your cravings without requiring hours of labor in the kitchen. Look no further! In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating perfect cinnamon rolls with minimal effort. We'll guide you through the steps, from preparing the dough to rolling, filling, and baking your cinnamon rolls to golden perfection. Along the way, we'll provide helpful tips and tricks to ensure that your homemade cinnamon rolls turn out light, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a delightful baking adventure together!

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BEST CINNAMON ROLLS



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When I married him, I discovered that my husband's family has the best cinnamon roll recipe! I asked his mom how to make homemade cinnamon rolls, and I've been making them ever since. Serve them with scrambled eggs, and you have a filling breakfast. As a variation, you can replace the filling with a mixture of raisins and pecans. -Shenai Fisher, Topeka, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 16 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted, divided
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm milk. In another bowl, combine sugar, butter, eggs, salt, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Punch down dough; divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 portion into an 11x8-in. rectangle. Brush with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with half the brown sugar mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 8 slices; place in a greased 13x9-in. pan, cut side down. Cover with a kitchen towel. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on wire racks., For frosting, beat butter, cream cheese, vanilla and salt until blended; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over tops. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

EASY HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS



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I love this easy homemade cinnamon roll recipe because it allows me to skip the first rise, and I can get them on the table a lot sooner. We usually top with cream cheese, but we have used buttercream.

Provided by Juanwi

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup milk
⅓ cup butter
2 eggs, room temperature
4 cups bread flour, divided
½ cup white sugar
2 ½ teaspoons rapid-rise yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¾ cup packed brown sugar
2 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
⅓ cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Heat milk and 1/3 cup butter together in a microwave-safe container in a microwave on high power for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until mixture reaches 120 to 130 degrees F (49 to 54 degrees C). If too cool, microwave for 15 seconds more; if too hot, let cool to proper temperature.
  • Whisk eggs lightly in a small bowl, adding a small amount of milk mixture at a time to temper eggs until thoroughly combined. Pour mixture into the bowl of an electric stand mixer.
  • Mix 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Add to milk mixture and beat on low speed using a dough hook, scraping down the sides of the bowl using a rubber spatula as needed.
  • Add remaining flour slowly, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Continue to knead on low speed until dough looks smooth, 7 to 10 minutes; dough will be sticky and the bottom will remain stuck to the bowl.
  • Pour vegetable oil over dough and turn to coat. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and use your hands to shape into a small rectangle. Roll dough out into a rectangle that is about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Spread 1/3 cup softened butter over dough and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Roll dough into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
  • Place rolls, cut-side down and almost touching, into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately turn out onto a tray or plate to cool; this allows the inside mixture to drip back into the rolls as they cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 291.6 mg, Sugar 22.8 g

HOW TO MAKE CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: whole milk, sugar, unsalted butter, active dry yeast, all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, cream cheese, unsalted butter, milk, vanilla extract, powdered sugar

Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec

Categories     Breakfast

Time 3h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups whole milk, warm to the touch
½ cup sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
¾ cup light brown sugar
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the warm milk, sugar, and melted butter. The mixture should be just warm, registering between 100-110˚F (37-43˚C). If any warmer, allow to cool slightly.
  • Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the milk mixture, stir, and let sit in a warm place for about 10 minutes until the yeast has bloomed.
  • Add 4 cups (500 g) of flour to the milk mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.
  • Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until nearly doubled in size.
  • Generously butter 2 9-inch (23 cm) round baking pans and set aside.
  • Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Mix well, then set aside.
  • Remove the plastic wrap from the dough and add the remaining cup of flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir well, then turn out onto a clean surface. Leave a bit of flour nearby to use as needed, but try not to incorporate too much.
  • Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes, adding more flour as necessary, until the dough just loses its stickiness and does not stick to the surface or your hands. The dough should be very smooth and spring back when poked.
  • Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about ½-inch (1 cm) thick. Fix the corners with a bench scraper or a spatula to make sure they are sharp and even.
  • Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
  • Starting from one short end, roll up the dough into a log and pinch the seam closed. Place seam-side down. Trim any uneven ends.
  • Using unflavored dental floss, cut the log into evenly pieces, about 1½ inches (8cm) thick. Place the cinnamon rolls in the prepared pans, 1 in the center and about 5 around the sides. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 35-45 minutes, until expanded by about half of their original volume. If you're saving the cinnamon rolls for later, cover with plastic wrap and freeze for up 3 months.
  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
  • While the cinnamon rolls are baking, make the frosting: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and whisk until homogenous and runny.
  • When the cinnamon rolls are finished, let cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle the frosting over the cinnamon rolls, using the back of a spoon to spread if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562 calories, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 28 grams

EASIEST CINNAMON ROLLS EVER



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An invention of my own, this shortcut recipe is for when you need cinnamon rolls fast! NOTE: These rolls work well with splenda for baking for an almost (some sugar in pizza crust dough) sugar free option (although not as sticky)!

Provided by Chef bifaerie79

Categories     Breads

Time 20m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package pillsbury classic refrigerated pizza crust
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional) or 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Unroll pizza crust.
  • Spread evenly with softened butter leaving 1/2 inch unbuttered at one end of long side.
  • Sprinkle evenly with sugar and cinnamon.
  • Sprinkle with nuts or raisins (optional).
  • Roll up dough long ways and pinch unbuttered edge to seal.
  • Slice into 9 sections. place in greased 9X9 inch pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned and dough is no longer gooey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.7, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 90.3, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 11.1, Protein 0.2

QUICK CINNAMON ROLLS



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Quick and easy cinnamon rolls from scratch, with no yeast, proofing, or kneading necessary!

Provided by shaunawillman

Categories     Bread

Time 40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup butter, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
¾ cup milk
1 egg
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush a 9-inch square baking dish with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  • Whisk flour, 2 tablespoons white sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Work 3 tablespoons softened butter into flour mixture using your hands. Beat milk and egg together in another bowl; pour into flour-butter mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and roll dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Brush surface of dough with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  • Whisk 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1/2 of the cinnamon sugar mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar over butter-brushed dough. Roll dough around filling to form a log; cut log into 18 rolls and place rolls in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rolls are set, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until frosting is smooth. Top hot cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 36.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 262.1 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh yeast. If you're using active dry yeast, make sure to proof it in warm water before adding it to the dough.
  • The dough should be soft and slightly sticky, but not too wet. If the dough is too wet, add more flour until it reaches the right consistency.
  • When rolling out the dough, be sure to use a lightly floured surface. This will prevent the dough from sticking to the counter or rolling pin.
  • To make sure the cinnamon rolls are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one of the rolls. If the toothpick comes out clean, the rolls are done.
  • Serve the cinnamon rolls warm with your favorite frosting or glaze.

Conclusion:

These cinnamon rolls are the perfect way to start your day or enjoy as a special treat. They're soft, fluffy, and packed with cinnamon sugar flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these delicious cinnamon rolls at home. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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