Easy Cinnamon Rolls on a plate

Desserts & Baking · Medium

Easy Cinnamon Rolls

These easy cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and swirled with a buttery cinnamon-sugar filling, then topped with a sweet glaze. A weekend breakfast worth waking up for.

30Prep min
20Cook min
110Total min
  • 3/4 cupwarm milk
  • 2.25 teaspoons (1 packet)active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cupsugar, divided
  • 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cupunsalted butter, melted, divided
  • 1egg
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  • 3 cupsall-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cupbrown sugar
  • 2 tablespoonsground cinnamon
  • 1.5 cupspowdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoonsmilk, for glaze
  1. 1In a bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. 2Add the remaining sugar, 1/3 cup melted butter, egg, and salt, then mix in the flour until a soft dough forms.
  3. 3Knead for 5-6 minutes until smooth, then place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  4. 4Roll the dough into a 12x18-inch rectangle. Brush with the remaining 1/4 cup melted butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  5. 5Roll up tightly from the long side and slice into 9-12 rolls. Place in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
  6. 6Preheat the oven to 350F and bake the rolls for 20-22 minutes, until golden brown.
  7. 7Whisk the powdered sugar with milk to make a glaze, then drizzle over the warm rolls before serving.

Make it yours

  • Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon filling.
  • Make the dough the night before and refrigerate the second rise overnight.
  • Add cream cheese to the glaze for a richer topping.

Good with

  • A hot cup of coffee
  • Fresh fruit on the side
  • Extra glaze drizzled on top

Good questions, answered.

Can I make these ahead?

Yes, assemble the rolls, cover, and refrigerate overnight, then let come to room temperature and rise before baking.

Can I freeze baked cinnamon rolls?

Yes, freeze without the glaze for up to 2 months; thaw, warm, and glaze before serving.