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
What you'll need
- 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
Let's cook
- 1In a bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2Add the remaining sugar, 1/3 cup melted butter, egg, and salt, then mix in the flour until a soft dough forms.
- 3Knead for 5-6 minutes until smooth, then place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- 4Roll the dough into a 12x18-inch rectangle. Brush with the remaining 1/4 cup melted butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- 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.
- 6Preheat the oven to 350F and bake the rolls for 20-22 minutes, until golden brown.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
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.



