One Hour Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and swirled with brown sugar and cinnamon, these homemade cinnamon rolls are everything a cozy morning, or afternoon treat, calls for. Made in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for beginners! Whether fresh from the oven or gently reheated the next day, these cinnamon rolls are sweet, soft, and downright irresistible—perfect for weekend brunch, holiday mornings, or any time you need a little comfort.
Servings: 8 cinnamon rolls
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup Warm Water
- 2 ¼ tsp Dry Active Yeast
- 1 Tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Sugar or Honey
- 2 ½ cups Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
Filling
- 4 Tbsp Softened butter
- ½ cup Brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Cinnamon
Cream Cheese Frosting
- ½ cup Butter
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 3-4 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 t Vanilla
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 8x8 pan.
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, oil, sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy on top. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture to the mixing bowl with dry ingredients. Mix until the dough comes together and continue to knead the dough for about 10 minutes, until it’s smooth and elastic.
- Turn off mixer, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 5-10 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll out dough into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thickness. Spread butter over it, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, then roll up dough length-wise like a "hot dog". Using a sharp knife, slice every 1/2 inch to make rolls, then place in greased baking pan.
- Bake for 12 minutes (the center of the roll will have a little "bounce" when pressed on when they are done. Don't overbake!)
- Enjoy with or without frosting!
- Top with cream cheese frosting once cooled.
- To make cream cheese frosting: whip butter and cream cheese together, then slowly add powdered sugar, vanilla, and pinch of salt. Mix until light and fluffy. Add a splash of cream or milk if you prefer your frosting with a thinner texture.