Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls (Without Yeast!)
This easy cinnamon roll recipe with no yeast will be a favorite in your household. Make sure not to skimp on the cream cheese icing!
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Servings: 9
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling dough
- 2 ¼ tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the cream cheese icing:
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter , softened
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- ¾ cup confectioner’s sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients together (flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon & salt) in a large bowl until combined
- Melt butter and milk together in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter is just melted
- Pour milk mixture into the flour mixture. Use a spatula to mix together until just combined
- Knead the dough for 1 minute on a lightly floured work surface until it comes together. If it starts to feel too sticky, add a touch more flour
- Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rest for 15 minutes
- preheat oven to 350 degrees. Liberally grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray, set aside
- Roll out dough into a 10x14 inch rectangle. Brush dough with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture
- Roll up dough starting at the long end, creating a tight log
- Slice into 9 rounds
- Lay rolls out on the greased baking dish and bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until pale golden brown
- Mix icing ingredients together using a hand mixer until fully combined
- Allow rolls to cool fully prior to topping with icing