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Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls

These biscuit cinnamon rolls are quick and easy, laced with spice, and lavished with buttermilk cream cheese icing. A shortcut recipe when you want the taste of homemade buns but don't have the time—or the yeast.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8 rolls
Calories: 455 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the biscuit cinnamon rolls
  • 1 tick (4 oz) unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour plus more for the work surface
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk (either low-fat or full-fat)
For the icing
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Make the biscuit cinnamon rolls
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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and adjust an oven rack to the upper-middle position. Brush a round 9-inch nonstick cake pan with 1 tablespoon butter. 
  2. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, 4 tablespoons granulated sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Add 1 tablespoon melted butter and stir with a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. 
  4. In a measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk and 2 tablespoons butter. Add the liquid to the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until the liquid is absorbed. The dough will probably look shaggy. No worries. 
  5. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead just until smooth and no longer shaggy, anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
  6. Pat the dough with your hands into a 12-by-9-inch rectangle. Brush the dough with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle the dough evenly with the brown sugar filling, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Press the filling firmly into the dough. 
  7. Using a bench scraper or metal spatula, loosen the dough from the work surface. Starting at a long side, roll the dough, pressing lightly, to form a tight log. Pinch the seam to seal. Roll the log so its seam-side down on your work surface.
  8. Cut the log evenly into 8 portions. Turn each portion onto a flat side and use your hand to slightly flatten. This should seal the open edges and keep the filling in place.
  9. Place 1 roll in the center of the prepared skillet or pan and then place the remaining 7 rolls around the roll in the center. Brush the rolls with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  10. Bake until the edges of the rolls are golden brown, 23 to 25 minutes.
  11. Transfer the skillet or pan to a wire rack. Let the rolls cool for about 5 minutes before icing. If desired, you can use an offset metal spatula to loosen the buns from the skillet or pan and, wearing oven mitts, place a large plate over the pan and invert the rolls onto the plate. Place the cooling rack on the plate and invert the rolls onto the rack.
Make the icing
  1. In a large bowl, whisk the cream cheese and buttermilk until thick and smooth (the mixture may first look like cottage cheese). Sift the confectioners' sugar over the mixture and whisk until a smooth icing forms, about 30 seconds.
Frost the biscuit cinnamon rolls
  1. Spoon the glaze evenly over the biscuit cinnamon rolls. If you removed them from the skillet or pan, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place the rack with the rolls on the baking sheet for ease of cleanup.
  2. Devour immediately.

Notes

  • Storage--These are best served the day they're made but can be stored in the fridge in a sealed container for 1 to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a warm oven until heated through.
  • Easier slicing--Use a serrated knife to slice your biscuit dough.
  • Adding mix-ins--To add raisins or nuts to the dough, sprinkle them over the dough when you add the brown-sugar filling.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1roll Calories 455kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 77g (26%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 169mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 46g (92%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 455

% Daily Value*

Serving 1roll
Calories 455kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 77g 26%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 169mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 46g 92%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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