One Hour Cinnamon Rolls
These One Hour Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with gooey cinnamon-sugar filling—no long rise times required. Perfect for busy mornings, holidays, or whenever you want warm homemade cinnamon rolls fast.
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast or active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk about 110°F / 43°C
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ tsp salt
Cinnamon Filling
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together warm milk, yeast, and granulated sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until slightly foamy.
- Add egg, melted butter, salt, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 3–4 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes in a warm place.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick. Spread softened butter evenly over the surface.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal rolls.
- Place rolls into the prepared baking dish and let rest for 10 minutes while the oven finishes heating.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until lightly golden and cooked through.
- While rolls bake, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread frosting over warm rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
- Warm milk should feel warm to the touch, not hot, to activate yeast properly.
- Avoid adding too much flour—slightly soft dough creates fluffier rolls.
- Frost rolls while warm for the best gooey texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 320mgSugar: 24g
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