Quick 45 Minute Cinnamon Rolls

Quick 45 Minute Cinnamon Rolls are made with homemade dough filled with ground cinnamon, and a brown sugar mixture rolled and baked in less than an hour. Drizzle a sweet glaze over the top, making this the VERY BEST breakfast!

Quick 45-Minute Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

I love cinnamon rolls but sometimes I want them NOW and not in a few hours. Waiting for the dough to rise, then for them to bake… I don’t have time for that! Which is where this recipe comes in handy! This recipe was inspired by my friend Layla at Gimme Delicious!

These delicious cinnamon rolls only take 20 minutes to rise. Then you can put them together and be eating them before you know it! My kiddos love helping me make these in the kitchen! If you are looking for more quick and easy recipes to make for breakfast check out this The Best Breakfast Casserole or these yummy Perfect Crepes!

What you need to make Quick 45 Minute Cinnamon Rolls

Don’t let the ingredient list scare you! Most of the ingredients are right in your refrigerator and pantry. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact ingredient measurements.

Dough

  • Flour: This adds thickness and combines it all together.
  • Sugar: You need sugar for a sweet taste.
  • Salt: The salt adds just enough to help the yeast rise.
  • Instant Yeast: This makes it so that your dough can rise at a quicker pace.
  • Water: Water softens the dough and creates a sticky, gooey texture.
  • Milk: You can use whatever milk you have on hand. I used one percent milk, which gave these a creamy and smooth texture with a hint of flavor.
  • Butter: I used unsalted butter in this recipe.
  • Large Egg: The egg will combine it all together.

Filling

  • Butter: The butter is melted and used to combine the cinnamon and brown sugar tougher.
  • Cinnamon: You can’t have a cinnamon roll without cinnamon!
  • Brown Sugar: I love how this brings a little sweetness to the cinnamon rolls.
  • Heavy Cream: This keeps the cinnamon rolls rich and moist.

Glaze

  • Powdered Sugar: It dissolves quickly and makes this icing glaze come together.
  • Vanilla Extract: A splash of vanilla makes the perfect blend of icing and tastes SO good!
  • Milk: This combines with powdered sugar to form the glaze.
  • Cream Cheese: The cream cheese gives a delicious flavor to them.

How to Make Quick 45-Minute Cinnamon Rolls

These cinnamon rolls are SO good and melt in your mouth. Trust me! These cinnamon rolls will not last long and are always a huge hit! Watch the glaze fall into the cracks and in-between the cinnamon rolls getting ooey-gooey.

Dough

  1. Whisk: In a large bowl whisk the flour, the sugar, salt, and yeast together. Set aside.
  2. Combine: In a small bowl combine the water, milk, and butter together and heat in the microwave until the butter is melted, about 30-45 seconds.
  3. Knead into Ball: Use a fork to stir the liquid into the dry ingredients. Add the egg and knead by hand or with a stand mixer for 5-6 minutes, until the dough is no longer sticky. Form the dough into a ball and return to the bowl. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Preheat Oven: Turn on the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×9 pan with cooking spray and set aside.

Filling

  1. Combine: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  2. Roll the Dough: Once the dough has rested, dust a clean surface lightly with flour and roll out the dough into a 15×9 inch rectangle.
  3. Cut: Spread the softened butter over the dough and dust evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Roll the dough up tightly and cut into 9 even pieces.
  4. Cover: Place the rolls into the prepared pan and cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
  5. Drizzle: Turn off the warmed oven and place the pan of rolls inside. Let them rise for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes have passed, remove the foil or plastic and drizzle the ¼ cup of cream evenly over the top of the buns.
  6. Bake: Return the buns to the oven and turn the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the tops of the buns are golden brown

Glaze

  1. Beat and Combine: Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, 2 tablespoons milk together until smooth. Add more milk as needed. Let the rolls cool for 20 minutes or so before spreading the glaze over the top.