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No Yeast Cinnamon Rolls topped with frosting in a square baking pan.
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Cinnamon Rolls (No Yeast)

These no yeast cinnamon rolls are delicious cinnamon sugar cinnamon rolls, that are quick and easy, and ready in less than an hour! Perfect for an easy, sweet breakfast!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 9 rolls
Calories: 348kcal
Author: Ellen

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 TBS granulated sugar
  • 1 TBS baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 3/4 cup milk

For the Filling:

  • 3 TBS unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

For Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 3 TBS softened butter
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

For the Dough:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9inch square cake pan with butter on the bottom and sides.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
  • Add the cold butter (grated or chopped up in small cubes) into the flour mixture and cut the butter into the flour using forks or a pastry cutter. Work the mixture together until the butter is in little pea sized clumps, and mixed well throughout.
  • Slowly pour the milk into the dough, and mix it with a fork, or using your hands as needed to incorporate the dough together well.
  • Dump the dough ball onto a well floured surface and work it until it forms a cohesive ball. Add more flour as needed if it's sticking to the surface.
  • Let the dough ball rest for about 5 minutes.
  • Lightly flour your surface and fold the dough over onto itself 3 or 4 times. Allow to rest for a second time for another 5 minutes.
  • Then roll the out into a rectangle about 10x14 inches or until the dough is about 1/4 inch thick.

For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

  • Spread the softened butter all over the dough, leaving about 1/4 inch around each of the edges.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and cinnamon so there are no clumps.
  • Then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly all over the dough.
  • Starting with the longer edge of the dough, roll your dough up tightly. Press the finishing edge into the dough to help it stick.
  • Cut the dough into 9 equal sized rolls, each about 1.5 inches wide.
  • Place the cinnamon rolls into the prepared baking dish. They don't need to touch, they'll spread as they bake.
  • Bake for 20-26 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown on top and the center is done.
  • Let the rolls cool for 5 to 10 minutes while you prepare the icing.

For Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • Add the cream cheese to a medium sized bowl, and beat it with a hand mixer until nice and smooth.
  • Add in the butter and mix until well blended.
  • Add in the powdered sugar, and vanilla and mix over low speed until the frosting is nice and creamy.
  • Spread the icing over the top of the warm cinnamon rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 588IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 2mg