Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Easy Cinnamon Rolls that doesn’t require a ton of time or complicated ingredients. These are soft, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Add sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and 2 cups of flour. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead for 5–7 minutes on a floured surface until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling:
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle (about 16×12 inches).
- Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly on top.
- Roll and cut:
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side to form a log.
- Cut into 12 equal pieces and place in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
- Second rise:
- Cover the pan with a clean towel and let the rolls rise for 20–30 minutes.
- Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Glaze:
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
✅ Tip: For extra gooey rolls, brush a little melted butter on the baked rolls before adding glaze.
If you want, I can also give a 5-minute version using store-bought dough that’s almost as good but even faster. Do you want me to share that?
