Best 11 Quick Cinnamon Rolls Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls, a classic pastry that tantalizes taste buds with its soft, fluffy texture and sweet, cinnamony filling. These quick cinnamon rolls offer a delightful twist on the traditional recipe, promising a quicker preparation time without compromising on flavor. With a handful of simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can create these delectable pastries in the comfort of your own kitchen.

The article features a collection of quick cinnamon roll recipes, each offering unique variations to suit different preferences and dietary needs. From the classic cinnamon roll recipe with its gooey cinnamon-sugar filling to the indulgent cream cheese-filled cinnamon rolls, there's something for every cinnamon roll enthusiast. Additionally, the article includes a vegan cinnamon roll recipe for those seeking a plant-based option and a gluten-free cinnamon roll recipe for those with dietary restrictions.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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

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 - NUT ROLLS



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This recipe combines the simplicity of a baking powder biscuit, with the gooey deliciousness of a cinnamon roll. I have been known to double the topping! These rolls are on the smaller side - they will serve 4-6 depending on how much sweet you want.

Provided by momaphet

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 16 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold butter, cut up
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, very soft (use more if needed)
1/4 cup nuts, chopped (pecans or walnuts are best)
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup nuts, chopped (pecans or walnuts are best)
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees, lightly spray or butter the bottom of a 8" or 9" cake round cake pan.
  • Rolls.
  • Put all the ingredients for the topping into the pan stir together and spread evenly over the pan, set aside.
  • Stir together dry ingredients, cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like fine granules, add the milk stirring with a fork until the dough comes together into a soft dough (add a touch more milk if needed).
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and give 10 kneads (You can refrigerate the dough for 10 minutes at this point if desired, wrap in plastic if doing so). Roll dough into a rectangle, about 16x12 inches.
  • Filling.
  • Brush dough with soft butter leaving a 1" border along one of the long edges. Mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts, sprinkle over the buttered dough. Starting with the long, buttered edge closet to you, roll up jelly roll fashion, when you reach the other edge gently pinch the dough together sealing in the filling. Cut the dough into 16 slices, place them cut side down on top of the brown sugar mix in the pan, spacing slightly apart.
  • Bake 25 minutes, or until nicely browned. Invert immediately ontoa serving plate and remove pan (scrape any left behind goo, onto the rolls, then go put the pan in the sink, fill it with hot water to soak), cool rolls slightly and serve.

QUICK-RISE CAKE MIX CINNAMON ROLLS



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Easy to make Cinnamon rolls that will melt in your mouth. You can add raisins or nuts to this basic recipe.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h

Yield 16 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) package white cake mix
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup white sugar
crushed pecans, if desired
raisins, if desired

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the cake mix and 3 cups of the flour; stir to combine.
  • Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring 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 30 minutes.
  • Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Roll the dough into a 10x16" rectangle.
  • spread the softened butter over the rectangle; sprinkle on brown sugar and cinnamon (and raisins if desired).
  • Starting from one of the long sides, roll up the rectangle and cut into 1" wide rolls.
  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Grease a 9x13" baking pan.
  • Pour the melted butter into a small bowl and mix the white sugar (and pecans if desired) in another small bowl.
  • Dip the top of each roll in the melted butter, then in the sugar and pecan mixture, then place the topped rolls snugly into the prepared pan.
  • Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 375F for 20 minutes, or until rolls are golden.

QUICK AND EASY CINNAMON ROLLS (YEAST FREE)



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I made these today in 'Home Ec' class. These are super YUMMY and quick to make because they have no yeast, so you don't have to wait hours for them to rise. My friend is vegan so our group used powdered milk instead of actual milk. You do not need to use a mixer at all ^_^ Sorry for the form of measurement, the recipe was written in mL's instead of cups-tsp-tbsp.

Provided by Jessiica

Categories     Breads

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

500 ml flour
20 ml baking powder
30 ml sugar
5 ml salt
50 ml margarine
200 ml milk
margarine
brown sugar
cinnamon
raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°C (425°F).
  • Mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking powered in large bowl.
  • Cut in margarine until mixture looks like oatmeal or small peas.
  • Add milk gradually, stirring with a fork. Dough Should come away from sides of bowl.
  • Knead 3-4 times and then roll into a rectangle (1cm thick) on lightly floured counter.
  • -Filling-.
  • Smear margarine over dough coating it not to thick but not to thin.
  • Sprinkle desired amount of cinnamon on top.
  • Sprinkle desired amount of brown sugar on top.
  • Sprinkle desired amount of raisins.
  • Roll up like a jelly roll, starting from the long edge.
  • Slice into 1-inch slices and place cut side down in a grease muffin tin.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

SKINNY QUICK CINNAMON ROLLS



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32% fewer calories • 50% less sat fat than the original recipe. A warm, sweet, and cinnamony fresh-baked treat-in 30 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 2 teaspoons orange juice or milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8- or 9-inch round baking pan; set aside. Unroll dough (do not separate); press perforations to seal. Brush dough with melted butter. In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Starting from a long side, roll up dough. Using a sharp knife, slice dough into eight pieces. Arrange rolls, cut sides up, in prepared pan, flattening each slightly.
  • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden. Cool rolls slightly in pan on a wire rack. Remove rolls from pan. In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough orange juice or milk to make an icing of drizzling consistency. Drizzle icing over warm rolls. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

QUICK GLUTEN FREE CINNAMON ROLLS



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The idea to make these popped into my mind when I made **Jubes** Quick Gluten Free Scones #220200 for the first time. Instead of cutting out scones I rolled the flattened dough and thought that actually I could have filled it. So I made a second batch of dough and made up my own version of cinnamon roll filling. I really liked that they were not overly sweet as the dough is not sweetened. As usual, I used rice syrup, but will suggest honey which might be slightly sweeter. Instead of the pine nuts you can of course use any other nut you like. I thought about pecans and maple syrup for the filling - if anyone feels like trying that, please tell me how it turned out!

Provided by Mia in Germany

Categories     Breads

Time 25m

Yield 14 rolls, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups gluten-free bread mix
2/3 cup whipping cream
water
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons pine nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 ° Celsius.
  • Mix gluten-free bread flour mix and cream lightly. You should just barely nead to get a soft dough. If it's too crumbly, add water by tablespoons until the consistency is so that you can just form a ball of dough to roll out.
  • Roll the dough out between two sheets of nonstick baking paper into a rectangle as thinly as possible. I managed about 1/2 inch thickness.
  • Cream together butter, honey and cinnamon.
  • Gently brush the mixture on the dough, maybe using a knife or your fingers. If the mass is too solid to brush, lightly melt it in a water bath so that it becomes softer but not liquid.
  • Sprinkle with chopped pine nuts.
  • Carefully roll the dough into a log.
  • Using a sharp knife dusted with some rice flour, cut it into 14 rolls.
  • If the filling is too runny, cover the log with cling-wrap and let it settle in the fridge for some minutes, then cut into rolls.
  • Place rolls on a baking tray layered with baking paper. As **Jubes** suggests, put them together close to assist rising.
  • Brush the top of the rolls with milk.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes or until they're done.
  • Enjoy!

QUICK CINNAMON ROLLS - NO YEAST!



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Working with yeast has always intimidated me, I'll admit it. Don't know why, it just does. That's why I don't bake much bread other than the quick breads or muffins. This recipe seemed right up my alley. http://www.food.com/recipe/quick-cinnamon-rolls-no-yeast-293243 Photo by: Rick

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

FOR THE DOUGH:
2 c all purpose flour
2 Tbsp sugar
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3 Tbsp butter, softened
3/4 c milk
FOR THE FILLING:
4 Tbsp butter, softened
1 c brown sugar
3 tsp ground cinnamon
FOR THE GLAZE:
1/2 c confectioners' sugar (powdered)
1/4 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar and cinnamon to form a crumbly mixture. Sprinkle half of the mixture over the bottom of a 9x9" pan.
  • 2. Dough: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in softened butter. Stir in milk to form a soft dough.
  • 3. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4" thick.
  • 4. Spread the remaining filling on the rolled-out dough. Roll up the rectangle, and with a sharp knife slice into 18 small rolls (or 12 if you want them bigger).
  • 5. Place the rolls in the 9x9" pan and bake in a pre-heated 400-degree oven for 20-25 minutes.
  • 6. Glaze: combine powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl and stir until smooth.
  • 7. When the rolls are done, drizzle on the glaze and serve warm with hot coffee or a cold glass of milk.

QUICK SWEET POTATO CINNAMON ROLLS



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Need another use for your sweet potatoes? Want to make something sweet & special for the holidays that doesn't take a lot of time? Try these out.

Provided by Rachel-Snachel

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 20 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes
9 tablespoons melted butter (1 stick & 1 tbsp.)
1/2 cup milk
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
5 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
6 tablespoons melted butter
3/4 cup raisins
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 2/3 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For dough: Combine sweet potato, 9 tablespoons melted butter, and 1/2 cup milk. Stir in the flour,1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well blended.
  • When a soft dough forms, roll the dough onto a floured surface. Form the dough into a 12 x 15 inch rectangle.
  • In a small boewl, combine the 6 tablespoons of melted butter, raisins, and cinnamon. Sprinkle the filling mixture over the dough. Roll dough lengthwise, pinching the seams together.
  • Cut dough into 3/4 inch slices and place close together in greased baking pan.
  • Bake until golden brown at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
  • While rolls are baking, make the glaze. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, 2 tablspoons milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • When the rolls are done, remove them from the oven. Immediately spoon the glaze over the rolls. Serve hot. (Makes 20 rolls.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 694.6, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 16.1, Protein 2.4

GRANDMA MOOG'S QUICK AND EASY CINNAMON ROLLS



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From the Penzey's Spices website. I was killing time at a bookstore recently and saw this recipe in a Penzey's cookbook. I want to try it because it doesn't have yeast in it.

Provided by hungrykitten

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 18 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup shortening, melted
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, the stronger the better
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup broken walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons warm milk
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Sift flour with salt, baking powder and sugar into a large mixing bowl, and make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat eggs until well mixed, pour into the center of the dry ingredients, along with milk, pure vanilla extract, and butter, which should be melted and cooled slightly, so it is warm, not hot. Mix by hand with a wooden spoon, or on the lowest speed with a mixer.
  • Once the dough is holding together, turn out onto a floured board, knead for 1 minute. This dough is easy to work with-if it seems sticky, sprinkle a bit more flour onto it as you work. Turn the dough over once or twice as you are kneading, then roll the dough out into a rectangular shape about 1/4 inch thick. Shoot for about a 9" by 13" rectangle, just like a baking pan, but don't worry if it is a bit bigger or smaller.
  • Combine the filling ingredients, mixing well in a small bowl, then spread onto the dough using a flexible spatula, the back of a spoon or a pastry brush, smoothing out from the middle to 1/2 inch from the edge. Roll the dough up into a jellyroll from the long side, and, using a sharp knife, cut the dough as evenly as possible into 18 pieces.
  • Mix the topping together in a small bowl. Use spray oil to grease a muffin pan, then divide the topping between 18 muffin tins. After dividing up the topping, place one piece of dough, cut side down, in each muffin tin, on top of the walnut mix. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Remove the cinnamon rolls right away to cool, if some of the topping stays in the tin, just pull it out with a spoon and replace it on top of the muffin while it's still hot. Prepare the icing by whisking all the ingredients together while the rolls cool for at least 10 minutes,. Cinnamon Rolls look great served upside down or rightside up. Pick which you prefer, drizzle with icing and serve.

FRUIT-FILLED QUICK CINNAMON ROLLS



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A biscuit dough that is quick to make lets you bake up a batch of these absolutely delicious cinnamon rolls in a fraction of the time traditional ones take. The milk, dried fruit filling and whole grains add great texture and good nutrition!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 9 cinnamon rolls

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 cups chopped mixed dried fruit (apples, raisins, pears, cherries, apricots)
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into cubes
1 cup milk
icing sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Butter an 8-inch glass baking dish.
  • FILLING: In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the brown sugar, cinnamon and butter until blended. Set aside.
  • DOUGH: In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Use a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until crumbly. Pour in milk and stir with a fork until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn out onto a floured surface and knead lightly until smooth. Keeping surface floured, roll out to a 16x10-inch rectangle. Spread filling over top, leaving a 1-inch border along long edge furthest from you; sprinkle fruit over top. Starting at long edge closest to you, roll up jelly-roll style; pinch seam to seal. Using a serrated knife, cut into a 9 slices. Place in prepared dish; sprinkle with remaining brown sugar.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool until just warm. If using, dust with icing sugar just before serving.
  • COOKING TIP: Keeping the butter and milk cold before preparing the dough makes for extra tender and flaky rolls.
  • TIP FOR KIDS: Kids can make the filling, roll the dough and spread the filling and fruit on top. Parents can help younger children roll up the filled dough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.8, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 311.1, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 15, Protein 7.3

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • To make the rolls ahead of time, shape them and place them on a baking sheet. Cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, let them come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  • For a crispier crust, brush the rolls with melted butter before baking.
  • Serve the rolls warm with your favorite frosting or glaze.

Conclusion:

These quick cinnamon rolls are a delicious and easy treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have fresh, homemade cinnamon rolls that are sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're craving something sweet and satisfying, give these quick cinnamon rolls a try!

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