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Quickie Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

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This recipe for Quickie Homemade Cinnamon Rolls is one that I have used more times than I can count for a last-minute brunch or breakfast sweet treat.

If you love these, definitely try my Bisquick™ Cinnamon Rolls or my Homemade Monkey Bread.

Table of Contents
  1. Simple and Quick Cinnamon Rolls
  2. How to Store
  3. Substitutes for Cinnamon Roll Frosting?
  4. Quickie Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
  5. PIN THIS RECIPE to your DESSERT RECIPES Boards and Remember to FOLLOW ME ON PINTEREST!
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Simple and Quick Cinnamon Rolls

What I love about these is how easy they are to make. You prepare them directly in a muffin tin which is super simple and it only requires a few basic ingredients.

Now to get started you’ll need a muffin tin; as mentioned; and I recommend you make my Buttery Vanilla Glaze in advance or after making these for the topping.

Biscuits Not Buns

These are more of a quick biscuit rather than a dough, so do not expect a doughy bun but rather a cinnamon flavored biscuit texture.

How to Store

Store these in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To freeze, place them into a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

More Cinnamon Bun Recipes

Substitutes for Cinnamon Roll Frosting?

Using supermarket cinnamon roll frosting might seem like a bit of a cheat, but it really does taste incredible and is an easy cheat if you want to make things a bit easier.

However, if you really want to make your own, you can just whip up a quick powdered sugar glaze. Mix 2 tablespoons of melted butter with 2 teaspoons of vanilla and 4 tablespoons of milk into about 2 cups of powdered sugar. Keep mixing it with a whisk until it is fully incorporated, and you are left with a rich, liquid glaze that you can drizzle onto your rolls.

Happy Baking!

Karlynn

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Quickie Cinnamon Rolls

A family favorite since I was a child, the Company’s Coming Cinnamon Roll recipe! Mere minutes is all it takes for a delicious cinnamon roll fresh from the oven!
4.82 from 16 votes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Course
baking
Cuisine
American
Servings
12
Calories
259
Author
Karlynn Johnston

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cold butter
  • 1 cup milk

Cinnamon topping

  • 1/3 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup chopped raisins
  • My Homemade Buttery Vanilla Glaze

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the dry ingredients. Cut in the butter until it’s the size of small peas. Mix in the milk until the dough forms a ball.
  • Turn out the dough onto light floured surface and roll into 12 x 8 inch rectangle
  • Combine the first three topping ingredients and spread them onto the dough. Sprinkle the raisins over the top and then roll up the dough jelly-roll style.
  • Cut into 12 even pieces.
  • Place into muffin cups and bake at 400 degrees until the rolls are browned and the cinnamon mixture is bubbling.
  • Cool slightly, then remove from the tins.
  • Glaze with my buttery Vanilla Glaze.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional values may vary

Nutrition Information

Calories: 259kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 25mg, Sodium: 289mg, Potassium: 275mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 310IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 124mg, Iron: 1.4mg

All calories and info are based on a third party calculator and are only an estimate. Actual nutritional info will vary with brands used, your measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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I’m a busy mom of two, wife & cookbook author who loves creating fast, fresh meals for my little family on the Canadian prairies. Karlynn Facts: I'm allergic to broccoli. I've never met a cocktail that I didn't like. I would rather burn down my house than clean it. Most of all, I love helping YOU get dinner ready because there's nothing more important than connecting with our loved ones around the dinner table!

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  1. Dawn says

    One of the most poorly written recipes I’ve ever read. I think she means for one to gradually add milk until a ball forms. If not, then either there’s too much milk or not enough flour. The filling spilled out over the pan onto the muffin tins and oven. Don’t know if she uses standard tins, as I did, or the larger ones. Very sweet. If I make again, I’d cut back on the filling.3 stars

  2. Elizabeth says

    I was not optimistic as the dough was so wet, as should be expected from a 2 to 1 flour to milk ratio. I had to add more flour than I felt comfortable and then scraped them as best I could into a roll shape with a bench knife. I am here to say that while they don’t taste much like a cinnamon roll, they taste like a hybrid muffin/biscuit (American) and with the glaze, they are pretty tasty anyway. I can see someone with less experience in the kitchen having real difficulty with this.4 stars

  3. Rach says

    These are AMAZING. I’ve tried a few no yeast cinnamon roll recipes, and these are by far the best.
    Came together in less than an hour!5 stars

  4. Paul says

    It would be helpful if you were to include the recipe for the “Homemade Buttery Vanilla Glaze”

    • Dawn says

      I found that if you touch the words it takes you to the site for the glaze. Here’re the ingredients:
      Ingredients

      ▢ 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
      ▢ 2 tablespoons cream half and half or whipping cream work
      ▢ 1/8 teaspoon salt
      ▢ 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
      ▢ 2-3 tablespoons melted butter

      Mix and add more or less cream to desired consistency.

  5. Beverly Bucar says

    Oh my goodness. My sister is also Karlynn, spelled the same. She sells real estate in Niwot, CO. We’ve only known one other; her namesake a family friend who passed in the 50s.
    My friend shared your cinnamon roll recipe. I will try it with GF flour.

  6. Farrah Innis says

    Omg I thought those were tarts on the antlers I thought what a creative way to display them then I realized it was a candle holder lol

  7. Helen Forde says

    Sounds and looks great…will be trying this for sure!

    • Louise Lampard says

      I just made them this morning! Awesome recipe & really quick too\U0001f44f\U0001f3fb

    • Louise Lampard says

      they are delicious- thanks for another great recipe \U0001f44d\U0001f3fc

    • Helen Forde says

      My son will be home from university this weekend. I will make them for him….he loves cinnamon buns!

  8. Kristy Ford says

    I’ve made these 4 times in the last two weeks \U0001f60a, so easy to make!

  9. Danielle Boyd says

    Christmas morning? I think so!!!!!!! Yummmmm!

  10. Shanon Warner says

    I just realized it’s not quite the same recipe…I guess I’ll try this one too and it will be our second date!

  11. The Kitchen Magpie says

    OMG I just snorted pop out my nose reading that!!! Awesome!

  12. Shanon Warner says

    These are how I found you a year ago, Magpie! It’s like our first date

  13. Candace Calkins says

    Well hey hey. I’ve been looking for something to bring to work for Christmas morning potluck.

  14. Jody says

    Those look delicious. How long did you bake them for? I prefer mine a little gooey still so I was just wondering about the timing.

    Also, I LOVE the new easy printable recipes. I’ve printed a bunch of your booze ones … what does that say about me? Or better yet, what does that say about you that you have so many to print?!LOL

    • thekitchenmagpie says

      @Jody HA! Well, what does it say about me that I love my booze recipes most of all? Lol I have a couple new ones coming ASAP! 

      Try from 17-20 minutes, bake them until they are as golden brown as you can get them! Glad that you like the new recipe format!

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