Description
These fluffy, pillowy no-yeast cinnamon rolls are made with simple pantry staples and baked in under an hour. They feature a rich cinnamon swirl and a creamy cream cheese glaze, offering bakery-quality results without the hassle of yeast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
- ¼ cup (55g) melted butter
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened (for glaze)
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
- In a separate bowl, combine milk, melted butter, and egg; whisk until emulsified.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to form a paste.
- Spread the rested batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter and gently swirl with a knife or bench scraper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make the glaze.
- Let rolls cool for 5 minutes, then spoon the glaze over the warm rolls.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough rolls. Ensure baking powder is fresh for proper rise. Let rolls cool for 5 minutes before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting into the dough. For gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: no yeast cinnamon rolls, easy breakfast, fluffy cinnamon rolls, cream cheese glaze, quick bread, brunch recipe