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Easy No-Yeast Cinnamon Rolls

Easy No-Yeast Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, gooey cinnamon rolls made without yeast, ready in under an hour. Perfect for lazy weekend mornings.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Servings: 9

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2.75 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 0.8 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted for the dough
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.55 cup packed brown sugar for the filling
  • 1.5 tbsp ground cinnamon for the filling
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for the filling
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for the glaze
  • 2 tbsp milk for the glaze
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract for the glaze
  • 0.06 tsp fine salt pinch, for the glaze

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8- or 9-inch square or round baking pan.
  • Stir brown sugar and cinnamon together for the filling. Set aside the melted filling butter separately.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Combine milk, melted butter for the dough, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently 5–6 times until smooth.
  • Roll dough into a 10x12-inch rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Brush dough with the melted filling butter. Sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Roll up tightly from a long side to form a log. Pinch seam to seal and trim uneven ends if needed.
  • Slice into 9 rolls. Arrange in the pan with slight spacing.
  • Bake 20–24 minutes until puffed and lightly golden at the edges. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Adjust milk for desired drizzle.
  • Drizzle glaze over warm rolls. Serve right away.

Notes

Variation: Add 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans to the filling for crunch, or swap 1 tablespoon of the milk in the glaze with cream cheese for tang. Storage: Keep leftovers covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days; rewarm 10–15 seconds in the microwave.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy No-Yeast Cinnamon Rolls flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.