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Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls
4.8 from 12 votes

Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls

These puff pastry cinnamon rolls are made quick and easy thanks to pre-made puff pastry. Top them with a powdered sugar glaze or cream cheese glaze for the perfect finish.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Ingredients

For the rolls:
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 puff pastry thawed, sheets
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted and cooled, unsalted
For the powdered sugar glaze:
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted and cooled, unsalted
  • 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • Pinch salt
For the cream cheese glaze:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons butter room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray (1) 9x13-inch pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, unfold one sheet of the puff pastry. (Make sure to keep the other sheet cold until you are ready to work with it.) Use a rolling pin to gently smooth out the seams and square up the edges – you should end up with a roughly 9-inch square.
  4. Brush half of the melted butter evenly over the pastry. Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture over the top, leaving a ½-inch border along the top edge. Gently press the sugar to help it stick.
  5. Starting from the bottom edge, tightly roll up the pastry. Turn the roll so the seam is on the bottom to help it seal. Using a sharp knife or dough blade, cut the roll into 8 equal pieces. Arrange the pieces cut-side-down in the prepared pan. Repeat with the other sheet of puff pastry and the remaining butter and sugar mixture.
  6. Bake the rolls for 30-35 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Set aside to cool while you prepare the glaze of your choice.
To make the powdered sugar glaze:
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth. You should be able to pour/drizzle the glaze over the rolls – if necessary, add additional milk, a small splash at a time, until the glaze reaches your desired consistency.
  2. Evenly pour or drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.
To make the cream cheese glaze:
  1. Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla in a large bowl. Slowly add 1 cup powdered sugar at a time, beating well after each addition. Add milk ½ tablespoon at a time until frosting is desired consistency. Frost rolls.

Notes

  • Add some additional flavor to these rolls by substituting the cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spice, or chai spice mix.
  • If you prefer less glaze, you can easily halve the cream cheese glaze recipe.