Easy Cinnamon Rolls
The most delicious semi-homemade cinnamon rolls using frozen bread dough with a homemade cream cheese glaze!
Servings: 12 Rolls
Cost: $15
Ingredients
Cinnamon Rolls
- 2 pounds frozen bread dough thawed
- 1/2 cup melted butter unsalted or salted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar brown or light
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Roll Icing
- 4 tbsp butter room temperature and soft to the touch
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature and soft to the touch
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp whole milk more needed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Let the bread dough thaw out completely.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface to a 15" semi-rectangle. Does not have to be perfectly shaped.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, tablespoon cinnamon and give it a stir to mix.
- Melt the 1/2 cup butter and brush it over the dough. Save a little melted butter to brush over the top of the rolls later.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the dough, covering the entire surface.
- Starting from the top, tightly roll the dough to create a log shape. Roll it as tight as possible.
- Cut 12 slices in the cinnamon roll log and place them in a buttered cast iron skillet.
- Make sure they're separated because they will expand quite a bit while baking.
- Brush the top of the rolls with the rest of the melted butter.
- Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown and have doubled in size.
Cinnamon Roll Icing
- In an electric mixer, cream together the soft butter and cream cheese. Make sure to get it as smooth as possible.
- Add in the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla and continue to beat on high until smooth with a glaze like texture. Add more milk if needed.
- Pour the glaze over the cinnamon rolls when they come out of the oven.
- Enjoy every bite!
Notes
- Dough options: You can use any brand of frozen bread dough that’s soft and white. I love Rhodes Bread Dough, Primo Taglio Pizza Dough, or even the traditional pizza dough from Trader Joe’s.
- Baking dish: This recipe makes 12 large cinnamon rolls, so make sure to use a dish big enough for them to expand. A cast iron skillet or a 9x13-inch casserole dish works great.
- For the glaze: Make sure the butter and cream cheese are super soft before mixing. If they’re too cold, the icing will be lumpy instead of smooth and creamy.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 486IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
