Best 8 Speedy Cinnamon Rolls Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls, a classic pastry that combines fluffy yeast dough, a sweet and spicy cinnamon sugar filling, and a creamy, decadent frosting. This article presents a collection of speedy cinnamon roll recipes that cater to various dietary needs and preferences. From the classic version to gluten-free, vegan, and overnight variations, these recipes offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will satisfy any sweet craving. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner looking for an easy-to-follow guide, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and beautiful photographs to ensure success. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create these delectable cinnamon rolls that will leave you and your loved ones wanting more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK 45 MINUTE CINNAMON ROLLS



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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!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Breakfast     Snack

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1 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
1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3 Tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, the sugar, salt, and yeast together until evenly dispersed. Set aside. In a small microwavable bowl, heat the water, milk, and butter together in the microwave until the butter is melted (about 30-45 seconds). Stir the butter mixture into the flour mixture. Add the egg and knead with hand or with stand mixer for 3-4 minutes or until the dough is no longer sticky. Place in a lightly greased bowl and let rest for about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and turn off after 10 minutes or just before placing rolls in oven.
  • After the dough has rested for 5 minutes, roll it out in a 15x9 inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter on top. Mix together the cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle it all over the dough. Roll up the dough tightly and cut into 9 (large) even piece. Place in a lightly greased 9-inch or square pan (or cut into 12 small pieces and place in a 9x13 pan) and lightly cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
  • TURN OFF the oven and place the cinnamon buns in the oven to rise for 20 minutes. Keep the buns in the oven (REMOVE THE FOIL OR PLASTIC) and turn on the oven to 375F. Bake the cinnamon rolls for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and top with glaze.
  • Mix the powdered sugar, vanilla and 2 Tablespoons milk together until smooth and lump free. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0.3 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 275 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 24 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPEEDY CINNAMON ROLLS



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On special occasions when we were growing up, my mother would make as many as four batches of these delicious cinnamon rolls to satisfy the appetites of her eight ravenous children. Today this recipe is still a hit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • On a floured surface, roll dough into an 18x6-in. rectangle; brush with butter. , In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, walnuts and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Cut into 16 slices. , Place, cut side down, in two greased 8-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 50 minutes. , Pour 1/4 cup cream over each pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto serving plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS



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I love this easy homemade cinnamon roll recipe because it allows me to skip the first rise, and I can get them on the table a lot sooner. We usually top with cream cheese, but we have used buttercream.

Provided by Juanwi

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup milk
⅓ cup butter
2 eggs, room temperature
4 cups bread flour, divided
½ cup white sugar
2 ½ teaspoons rapid-rise yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¾ cup packed brown sugar
2 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
⅓ cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Heat milk and 1/3 cup butter together in a microwave-safe container in a microwave on high power for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until mixture reaches 120 to 130 degrees F (49 to 54 degrees C). If too cool, microwave for 15 seconds more; if too hot, let cool to proper temperature.
  • Whisk eggs lightly in a small bowl, adding a small amount of milk mixture at a time to temper eggs until thoroughly combined. Pour mixture into the bowl of an electric stand mixer.
  • Mix 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Add to milk mixture and beat on low speed using a dough hook, scraping down the sides of the bowl using a rubber spatula as needed.
  • Add remaining flour slowly, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Continue to knead on low speed until dough looks smooth, 7 to 10 minutes; dough will be sticky and the bottom will remain stuck to the bowl.
  • Pour vegetable oil over dough and turn to coat. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and use your hands to shape into a small rectangle. Roll dough out into a rectangle that is about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Spread 1/3 cup softened butter over dough and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Roll dough into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
  • Place rolls, cut-side down and almost touching, into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately turn out onto a tray or plate to cool; this allows the inside mixture to drip back into the rolls as they cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 291.6 mg, Sugar 22.8 g

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

OVERNIGHT CINNAMON ROLLS I



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Make the night before, rolls rise in the fridge overnight and bake the next morning. Easy and delicious. Enjoy!

Provided by DENDES5238

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup milk
⅓ cup butter
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
½ cup white sugar
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ cup raisins
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups sifted confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Add the butter and stir until melted; let cool until lukewarm.
  • In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in the milk mixture. Add the sugar, 3 cups of flour, salt and eggs; stir well 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 supple, about 8 minutes.
  • Lightly oil a large mixing 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 1 hour.
  • Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 10x 14 inch rectangle. Lightly brush the far edge with water. In a small bowl combine the cinnamon and 3/4 cup brown sugar and sprinkle over the rectangles. Then sprinkle the raisins and chopped nuts over the dough. Roll up the dough into a log and seal the seam.
  • Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces; place the pieces in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan, or 12 inch deep dish pizza pan. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to rise overnight.
  • The next morning, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Take the rolls out of the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Meanwhile, combine the corn syrup with the vanilla in a small bowl. Whisk in the powdered sugar and enough cream to make a thick glaze; set aside. Drizzle the glaze over the rolls and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.3 calories, Carbohydrate 73.2 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 262 mg, Sugar 34.8 g

CINNAMON ROLLS



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Try these easy cinnamon rolls with vanilla icing as a treat for afternoon tea. They're delicious served warm or cold - you can also make them ahead and freeze

Provided by Member recipe by tjkent2426

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

300g self-raising flour
2 tbsp caster sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
70g butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
2 egg yolks
130ml milk, plus extra for glazing
1 tsp ground cinnamon
55g light brown soft sugar
2 tbsp caster sugar
40g butter, melted
60g icing sugar
1 tbsp cream cheese, softened
½ tbsp butter, softened
½ tsp vanilla essence

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Grease a 20cm loose-bottomed cake tin and line the bottom with baking parchment. Mix the flour, caster sugar and cinnamon together with a pinch of salt in a bowl. Whisk the butter, egg yolks and milk together and combine with the dry ingredients to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and roll out to a rectangle, about 30 x 25cm.
  • Mix the filling ingredients together. Spread evenly over the dough then roll it up lengthways, like a Swiss roll, to form a log. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 even-sized slices and pack into the prepared tin. Brush gently with extra milk and bake for 30-35 mins or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 mins before removing from the tin.
  • Sift the icing sugar into a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Place the cream cheese and butter in the centre, pour over 2 tbsp boiling water, and stir to mix. Add a little more water until you have a drizzly consistency. Stir in the vanilla essence, then drizzle the icing over the rolls. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 34 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

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

NINETY MINUTE CINNAMON ROLLS



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Delicious cinnamon rolls made with a soft, quick rising dough.

Provided by GOOFYDEBBIE

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup milk
¼ cup margarine, softened
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup water
1 egg
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ cup margarine, softened
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in margarine; stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/4 cup flour, yeast, white sugar and salt; mix well. Add water, egg and the milk mixture; beat well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has just pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, softened margarine.
  • Roll out dough into a 12x9 inch rectangle. Spread dough with margarine/sugar mixture. Sprinkle with raisins if desired. Roll up dough and pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal size rolls and place cut side up in 12 lightly greased muffin cups. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until browned. Remove from muffin cups to cool. Serve warm

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 261.9 mg, Sugar 27 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
  • To make the rolls extra gooey, add a layer of cream cheese frosting between the cinnamon sugar and the dough.
  • If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass to roll out the dough.
  • To make sure the rolls are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of a roll. If it comes out clean, the rolls are done.
  • For a fun twist, try adding chopped nuts, dried fruit, or even chocolate chips to the cinnamon sugar filling.

Conclusion:

These speedy cinnamon rolls are the perfect treat for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. They're also a great way to use up leftover dough. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a batch of delicious cinnamon rolls that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these speedy cinnamon rolls a try.

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