Description
One snowy morning with no yeast and a craving for something warm, this recipe was born. These rolls are soft, gooey, and filled with cinnamon sweetness, all in under an hour. Whether it’s Sunday brunch or a weekday pick-me-up, this no-yeast version delivers that classic cinnamon roll joy without the wait. One bowl, one pan, one cozy kitchen moment at a time—let’s roll!
Ingredients
Dough:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3 tbsp sugar
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1 tsp salt
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5 tbsp cold butter (plus 2 tbsp melted for brushing)
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¾ cup milk
Filling:
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⅔ cup brown sugar
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3 tbsp white sugar
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2 tsp cinnamon
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4 tbsp melted salted butter
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Icing:
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1 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 tbsp butter, softened
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¼ tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup powdered sugar
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½ tbsp milk
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch round baking dish.
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Make Dough: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in milk until shaggy.
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Roll Dough: Knead gently 5–6 times. Roll into a 10×14″ rectangle.
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Make Filling: Mix sugars and cinnamon. Add melted butter and vanilla—spread over dough.
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Roll & Cut: Roll tightly from long edge. Slice into 8–10 pieces. Place in pan, sides touching.
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Bake: Brush tops with melted butter. Bake 22–25 mins until puffed and golden.
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Ice & Serve: Mix icing ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
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Use unflavored floss for clean roll cuts.
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Grate frozen butter for quicker dough prep.
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Add pecans or orange zest for a twist!
Nutrition
- Calories: 270 per roll
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 4g