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Quick 45 Minute Cinnamon Rolls

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!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 9 Rolls
Calories: 319 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 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
Filling:
  • 1/4 cup salted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream for drizzling over buns before baking
Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature

Instructions

Dough
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  1. In a large bowl whisk the flour, the sugar, salt, and yeast together. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl combine the water, milk, and butter together and heat in the microwave until the butter is melted, about 30-45 seconds.
  3. Use a fork to stir the liquid into the dry ingredients. Add the egg and knead by hand or with a stand mixer for 5-6 minutes, until the dough is no longer sticky. Form the dough into a ball and return to the bowl. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Turn on the oven to 200 degrees fahrenheit. Spray a 9x9 pan with cooking spray and set aside.
Filling
  1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  2. Once the dough has rested, dust a clean surface lightly with flour and roll out the dough into a 15x9 inch rectangle.
  3. Spread the softened butter over the dough and dust evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Roll the dough up tightly and cut into 9 even pieces.
  4. Place the rolls into the prepared pan and cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
  5. Turn off the warmed oven and place the pan of rolls inside. Let them rise for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes have passed, remove the foil or plastic and drizzle the ¼ cup of cream evenly over the top of the buns.
  6. Return the buns to the oven and turn the oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the tops of the buns are golden brown.
Cream Cheese Glaze
  1. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, 2 tablespoons milk together until smooth. Add more milk as needed. Let the rolls cool for 20 minutes or so before spreading the glaze over the top.

Notes

  • Updated on July 22, 2022
  • Original Posted on May 25, 2016

Nutrition Information

Calories 319kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 275mg (11%) Potassium 90mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 286IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319

% Daily Value*

Calories 319kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 275mg 11%
Potassium 90mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 286IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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