Best 9 Quick Cinnamon Buns Recipes

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Craving a warm, sweet treat but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen? Look no further than our guide to the best quick cinnamon bun recipes! These delightful pastries are the perfect balance of fluffy dough, gooey cinnamon filling, and sweet glaze, and can be whipped up in a fraction of the time it takes to make traditional cinnamon buns. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we've got a recipe that will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. So grab your apron, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the ultimate cinnamon bun experience, without all the fuss.

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SOFT CINNAMON ROLLS



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Quick Soft Cinnamon Rolls with a cream cheese glaze are super fluffy and light with a simple homemade dough, and a quick method to get baking!

Provided by Karina

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup milk (warmed to the touch (NOT HOT -- temp at 110°F or 45°C))
1/4 cup melted butter
5 tablespoons granulated sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons quick-rise yeast ((or look for instant or rapid-rise yeast))
1 large egg (lightly whisked)
3 1/2 cups all purpose ((or plain) flour)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking oil spray
3/4 cup loosely packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons butter (melted)
4 oz (110 g) cream cheese (room temperature)
2 tablespoon melted butter
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200°F (100°C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 148 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 25 g, ServingSize 1 serving

NINETY MINUTE CINNAMON ROLLS



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Delicious cinnamon rolls made with a soft, quick rising dough.

Provided by GOOFYDEBBIE

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup milk
¼ cup margarine, softened
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup water
1 egg
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ cup margarine, softened
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in margarine; stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/4 cup flour, yeast, white sugar and salt; mix well. Add water, egg and the milk mixture; beat well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has just pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, softened margarine.
  • Roll out dough into a 12x9 inch rectangle. Spread dough with margarine/sugar mixture. Sprinkle with raisins if desired. Roll up dough and pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal size rolls and place cut side up in 12 lightly greased muffin cups. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until browned. Remove from muffin cups to cool. Serve warm

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 261.9 mg, Sugar 27 g

OOEY-GOOEY CINNAMON BUNS



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These buns are sooo good hot from the oven when they're gooey and warm.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
½ cup milk
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup butter
¾ cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar and yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter and salt; stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
  • In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture, milk mixture, eggs and 1 1/2 cup flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • While dough is rising, melt 3/4 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 3/4 cup brown sugar, whisking until smooth. Pour into greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle bottom of pan with 1/2 cup pecans; set aside. Melt remaining butter; set aside. Combine remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup pecans, and cinnamon; set aside.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, roll into an 18x14 inch rectangle. Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter, leaving 1/2 inch border uncovered; sprinkle with brown sugar cinnamon mixture. Starting at long side, tightly roll up, pinching seam to seal. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. With serrated knife, cut into 15 pieces; place cut side down, in prepared pan. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in volume. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool in pan for 3 minutes, then invert onto serving platter. Scrape remaining filling from the pan onto the rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 281.9 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

QUICK 45 MINUTE CINNAMON ROLLS



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Quick 45 Minute Cinnamon Rolls is made with homemade dough, filled with ground cinnamon and a brown sugar mixture rolled and baked in less than an hour. Drizzle a sweet glaze over top making this the VERY BEST holiday breakfast!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Breakfast     Snack

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package instant yeast ((1 packet = 2 and 1/4 teaspoons))
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup milk
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large egg
1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3 Tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, the sugar, salt, and yeast together until evenly dispersed. Set aside. In a small microwavable bowl, heat the water, milk, and butter together in the microwave until the butter is melted (about 30-45 seconds). Stir the butter mixture into the flour mixture. Add the egg and knead with hand or with stand mixer for 3-4 minutes or until the dough is no longer sticky. Place in a lightly greased bowl and let rest for about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and turn off after 10 minutes or just before placing rolls in oven.
  • After the dough has rested for 5 minutes, roll it out in a 15x9 inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter on top. Mix together the cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle it all over the dough. Roll up the dough tightly and cut into 9 (large) even piece. Place in a lightly greased 9-inch or square pan (or cut into 12 small pieces and place in a 9x13 pan) and lightly cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
  • TURN OFF the oven and place the cinnamon buns in the oven to rise for 20 minutes. Keep the buns in the oven (REMOVE THE FOIL OR PLASTIC) and turn on the oven to 375F. Bake the cinnamon rolls for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and top with glaze.
  • Mix the powdered sugar, vanilla and 2 Tablespoons milk together until smooth and lump free. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0.3 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 275 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 24 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CINNAMON BUNS



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What a treat for the kids when they come home from school or for a Sunday brunch. There will never be any of these left over! They are crispy on the outside and lovely and soft inside. Very tasty

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 32m

Yield 12 cinnamon buns

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup dark raisin
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons margarine, melted
1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
4 tablespoons walnuts, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon (a little more if you wish)

Steps:

  • Spray a 9 inch baking pan and preheat oven to 425°F.
  • In a small bowl mix the filling ingredients together, mixing well.
  • In large bowl combine the sugar, raisins, flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Add yogurt and oil, mix well together until you have formed a dough.
  • On a lightly floured surface knead the dough 8-10 times.
  • Roll the dough out to a 8" x 10" rectangle.
  • Brush dough with margarine and sprinkle the filling evenly over the dough.
  • Roll up jelly roll fashion, Pinch seam to seal.
  • Cut into 12 1-inch pieces.
  • Place rolls slightly touching in the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for approx 17 minutes or until golden.
  • Place on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

QUICK CINNAMON ROLLS - NO YEAST



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These wonderful cinnamon rolls are on the table in an hour - no waiting for hours or overnight. They are simple and quick to put together.

Provided by hannah234

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 18 small rolls, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup brown sugar or 1 cup white sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • For the filling, in a small bowl combine softened butter, brown sugar and cinnamon to form a crumbly mixture.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 of the mixture over the bottom of a 9x9 pan.
  • In a large bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Cut in softened butter (sometimes your hands are the best tools).
  • Stir in milk to form a soft dough.
  • Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Spread the remaining filling on the rolled out dough.
  • Roll up the rectangle, with a sharp knife slice into 18 small rolls (12 if you want them a little bigger).
  • Bake for 20-25 min at 400°F.
  • For glaze, combine powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl and stir until smooth.
  • Once rolls are finished, drizzle on glaze and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.2, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 13.8, Sodium 259.8, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 16.6, Protein 2

QUICK CINNAMON BUNS WITH BUTTERMILK ICING



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Another Cook's Illustrated recipe. Perfect for when you don't have time to make the traditional yeast cinnamon buns.

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 8 Buns

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, for pan
3/4 cup dark brown sugar (packed, 5 1/4 ounces)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (1 3/4 ounces)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon table salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus additional flour for work surface (12 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 cup confectioners' sugar (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat to 425 degrees.
  • Pour 1 tablespoon melted butter in 9-inch nonstick cake pan; brush to coat pan.
  • Spray wire rack with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • To make cinnamon-sugar filling:
  • Combine sugars, spices, and salt in small bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon melted butter and stir with fork or fingers until mixture resembles wet sand; set filling mixture aside.
  • To make biscuit dough:
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl.
  • Whisk buttermilk and 2 tablespoons melted butter in measuring cup or small bowl.
  • Add liquid to dry ingredients and stir with wooden spoon until liquid is absorbed (dough will look very shaggy), about 30 seconds. Transfer dough to lightly floured work surface and knead until just smooth and no longer shaggy.
  • Pat dough with hands into 12 by 9-inch rectangle. Brush dough with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle evenly with filling, leaving 1/2-inch border of plain dough around edges. Press filling firmly into dough. Starting at long side, roll dough, pressing lightly, to form a tight log. Pinch seam to seal. Roll log seam-side down and cut evenly into eight pieces. With hand, slightly flatten each piece of dough to seal open edges and keep filling in place.
  • Arrange buns in buttered cake pan.
  • Brush with 2 tablespoons remaining melted butter.
  • Bake until edges are golden brown, 23 to 25 minutes.
  • Use metal spatula to loosen buns from pan; without separating, slide buns out of pan onto greased cooling rack.
  • Cool about 5 minutes before icing.
  • To make icing and finish buns:
  • While buns are cooling, line rimmed baking sheet with wax paper(for easy cleanup); set rack with buns over baking sheet.
  • Whisk cream cheese and buttermilk in large nonreactive bowl until thick and smooth (mixture will look like cottage cheese at first).
  • Sift confectioners' sugar over cream cheese mixture.
  • Whisk until smooth glaze forms, about 30 seconds.
  • Spoon glaze evenly over buns and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.4, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 36.2, Sodium 381.5, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 46.3, Protein 5.8

QUICK AND EASY CINNAMON BUNS



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Unlike most cinnamon buns, these are not made with a yeasted bread base. It's a quick and easy cinnamon bun recipe that you absolutely must try.

Provided by Rosie Reynolds

Categories     Breakfast     Dessert     Cinnamon     Bake     Quick & Easy     Buttermilk     Vegetarian     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

150 g (5 oz or scant ⅔ cup) butter, plus extra for greasing
100 g (3½ oz or generous ¾ cup) confectioner's sugar, sifted
½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
1 tablespoon boiling water
250 ml (8½ fl oz or 1 cup) buttermilk
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon mixed spice
75 g (2½ oz or scant ½ cup) soft light brown sugar
25 g (1 oz or 2 tablespoons) caster (superfine) sugar
300 g (10½ oz or 2½ cups) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
Salt

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a small pan or in a bowl in the microwave.
  • Lightly grease a large baking tray with the extra butter.
  • To make the glaze, mix 3 tablespoons of the melted butter in a bowl with the icing sugar and vanilla paste. Add the boiling water and 2 tablespoons of the buttermilk and stir to combine. Cover and chill.
  • To make the cinnamon filling, mix 3 tablespoons of the melted butter with the cinnamon, mixed spice and both types of sugar. Add a pinch of salt, then stir the mixture together until it resembles wet sand. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • To make the dough, combine the flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda in a mixing bowl and add a generous pinch of salt. Make a well in the middle of the mixture and pour in the remaining melted butter and the rest of the buttermilk. Stir with a rubber spatula until fully combined. The dough might seem dry, but keep stirring until the dry ingredients absorb the wet - the dough will be shaggy, not smooth, at this point.
  • Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 3-4 minutes. When ready, the dough will look smooth and have a slight shine, and you will feel it is more elastic. Flour the work surface again and pat the dough out to a rough 20 x 30 cm (8 x 12 in) rectangle. Sprinkle the filling in an even layer over the dough, leaving a rough 1 cm (½ in) border. Press the filling into the dough. Roll up the dough lengthways up as tightly as you can, to form a long sausage shape. Cut into 12 equal pieces.
  • Transfer the buns to the prepared tray, cut-side up, leaving about 2 cm (¾ in) between each. Bake for 20 minutes or until puffed up, golden and sticky. Cool for 30 minutes, then remove the glaze from the refrigerator and spread over the buns. Serve immediately or let the glaze set.
  • Make ahead
  • Make the glaze first and leave it to stand in the refrigerator. As the glaze cools, the butter begins to set and thicken, so it resembles a cream-cheese frosting. Make the buns a day ahead and reheat in the oven without the glaze.
  • The shortcut
  • No yeast translates to 1 ½ hours of your life back. You're welcome. Pat the dough out; don't bother dirtying your rolling pin.

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 active dry yeast. If you're using instant yeast, reduce the amount by half.
  • Make sure the milk is warm to the touch, but not hot. If the milk is too hot, it will kill the yeast.
  • Don't over-knead the dough. Kneading the dough too much will make it tough. Knead it just until it comes together and is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will take about 1-2 hours.
  • When rolling out the dough, make sure it is not too thick. The dough should be about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Spread the butter, cinnamon, and sugar evenly over the dough. Don't skimp on the butter and cinnamon sugar!
  • Roll the dough up tightly and pinch the seams to seal. Cut the dough into 12 even pieces.
  • Place the cinnamon buns in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Let the cinnamon buns rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
  • Bake the cinnamon buns at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Let the cinnamon buns cool for a few minutes before frosting them.

Conclusion:

These quick cinnamon buns are the perfect way to start your day or enjoy as a special treat. They are soft, fluffy, and filled with gooey cinnamon sugar. Plus, they are so easy to make! With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a batch of these delicious cinnamon buns fresh out of the oven. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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