Description
Experience the joy of homemade 1 Hour Cinnamon Rolls that are soft, fluffy, and draped in a rich frosting. This quick cinnamon roll recipe is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack, making it ideal for any occasion. With common pantry ingredients and minimal prep time, you can indulge in these delightful rolls without the long wait. Whether you’re hosting brunch or simply treating yourself, these cinnamon rolls will impress with their melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon highly active yeast
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup warm milk
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 to 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or more as needed)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1/4 cup salted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix in melted butter, warm milk, and granulated sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the yeast mixture until combined; adjust flour as needed to form a non-sticky dough.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Roll out into a rectangle (¼ inch thick) and spread softened butter over the top.
- Sprinkle remaining sugar and cinnamon evenly on top before rolling tightly into a log shape.
- Cut into 8 equal pieces and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Let rise while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare frosting by mixing room-temperature butter with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Frost slightly cooled rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (75g)
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 226mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 31mg