I asked all of you what you REALLY want to eat on Christmas morning, or any morning for that matter! We decided to practice your favorite Christmas breakfast, because I had never made this before. And guess what? The first time was a success. Can you guess what we made? Cinnamon Rolls. Everyone wants to indulge with Cinnamon Rolls!! Sharing the best recipe!
I got the recipe from one of you! I had asked on social media for the best cinnamon roll recipe, without crazy ingredients, simple and easy. And Haylee Bock shared this cinnamon roll recipe with us! She said her mom is famous for it and she uses it for pizza dough too (minus the sugar). We have made it too many times to count, it never fails and it is now my family and friends go-to cinnamon roll recipe! My friend Laila, who claims she isn’t a baker, made this recipe 3 times this past week for different Christmas parties.
I have made this recipe GLUTEN FREE with Cup for Cup Flour and they were a success. I just replaced the regular white flour for Cup for Cup Gluten Free Flour. They do not get a “fat and fluffy” as the original. But still taste good.
You can roll them, slice them, and place them on the sheet the night before. Just cover them and keep in the fridge overnight. Pull them out maybe 30 minutes to an hour before you want to bake them (so like while the kids open stockings or their first couple presents) and that will save you time in the morning so you can relax and enjoy your Christmas morning!
You can also freeze these for up to two weeks. To freeze, right after you cut the cinnamon rolls (don’t let rise), place in the pan you want to bake them in and cover the top, or put in a freezer bag, right into the freezer. The night before you want to serve them, transfer to the fridge and let them thaw. Then about an hour before you want to serve, take out of freezer and let rise on the counter in the pan they are going to be baked in. Follow baking instructions in recipe below!
Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
Cinnamon Rolls
- 2 1/2 cup Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Warm Water
- 2 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Oil we use olive oil
- 4 tbs Butter
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
Cinnamon Roll Frosting
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
Instructions
Cinnamon Rolls
- Pre heat oven to 350.
- Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.
- In a large measuring cup add warm water, yeast, sugar, and oil, stir. Let rest 5 minutes until foamy on top.
- Add wet ingredients to flour mixture. Mix with hands until combined or hand mixer.
- If too sticky until easy to handle, add flour 1 tbsp at a time. Knead for 10 minutes (by hand or in mixer).
- Roll out dough into a rectangle on a floured surface and spread butter over top. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up longer side, and then slice into rolls every ½ inch.
- Place on a baking pan, or cast iron, and bake for 12 minutes.
Cinnamon Roll Frosting
- With a hand mixer or stand mixer beat cream cheese and butter until combined.
- Add in powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat for about 5 minutes until fluffy and more white in color (add more powdered sugar if too runny).
- Once cinnamon rolls have cooled, frost your rolls! Enjoy!
Notes
Print the PDF version- Easy_Cinnamon_Rolls
When you print the recipe make sure to hit “scale” to adjust your size. I use this printer and this natural linen paper. And I do a raw edge, meaning I don’t use scissors, instead use a book or ruler to make a straight line and rip the paper.
Cinnamon Roll Kit, makes for a great gift! Really nice gift would include this Green Baking Dish, set of Hand Towels, Christmas trim measuring cups, and darling Tree Rolling Pin! Include the cinnamon roll recipe printable to top it off! You could even cook these Cinnamon Rolls up in that cute green dish and drop to a friend! Everyone wants warm Cinnamon Rolls for brunch!
This shows the step when you mix the yeast with the water. I actually did it twice because the first time it didn’t foam up like this. So give it 5- 10 minutes and if it doesn’t foam up then do that step over!
THIS Kitchen Aid Mixer is one of my favorite home purchases. It made making Cinnamon Rolls so easy when you use the kneading tool. Rather than hand kneading for 10 minutes, I just sit the timer and let the Kitchen Aid Mixer get to work!
Above is what they looked like after I rolled them. You don’t even have to let them rise. Also I learned that I need to make sure to roll them out more evenly. See how some were mini? I kind-of liked the mini size too (less tempting to over-eat).
You don’t have to make these in a cast iron pan, but they were really good this way!!
Frittata Recipe-
I have shared this exact Frittata recipe before HERE. The only difference this time was that we just used green and red veggies to be super festive for a Christmas Brunch. We make a frittata once a week as a dinner and sometimes have enough for my breakfast the next day!
Using our new Green Pans for the Frittata was a major perk. Especially because they come with lids. So for the last part you put a lid on it so the eggs can cook. Then it goes in the oven for a couple minutes to boil the top and melt the cheese, if you add any cheese. We do half and half.
PS- this is a great recipe to make for any special occasion! We also make for Easter too!
Clarissa says
I love cast iron pans. I have a whole set in different sizes. I had an iron deficiency and cooking with those boost my levels up, it was amazing. So I’ve continued with them ever since. But does yours have like a rubber handle grip on it to prevent you from burning your hand? I so need that.
[email protected] says
oh that is SO interesting with the iron deficiency!!! Mine did come with that handle! But you could totally buy one I’m sure!! Mine is a lodge.
Angie says
I love your insta & blog so much. This is perfect!
Kristi says
With the cinnamon rolls in the cast iron pan……did you do the warming with oil first like you were saying or was this a little different? Definitely want to try it in our cast iron pan. Thanks for sharing!
[email protected] says
Yes!! I need to add that! We did warm the butter in the cast iron pan before we added the cinnamon rolls!
Jennifer says
I love cast iron too! Lodge had a “Signature” line with stainless steel “non-heating-up” 🙂 handles! And the more you use them, the smoother they get! A friend gave me a “chain-mail” cast iron pan cleaner thing that is AMAZING for cleaning out messy pans! I know she bought it on Amazon! It would be worth finding!
Colleen says
I’m new to your blog and have been really enjoying you posts! Thanks for the thoughtful posts. This breakfast looks yummy. What icing did you use on the cinnamon rolls?
Deb Pelton says
Hey, Brooke! Around here it’s all about the sticky buns. That’s really all they care about. I do make a nice roast beef dinner for after the tree but we start with stick buns and coffee. I’ve been doing them for maybe 20 years, maybe longer. Nice to have traditions even if it’s only silly sticky buns, right?
[email protected] says
YES!!! 100%!!!
Alex says
Looking forward to checking out the gluten-free flour version!
[email protected] says
I will try it this weekend!!
Kels y says
Please let us know!!
Jackie says
This is a silly question, but what is wax wrap? I use like a Press n’ Seal plastic wrap to cover things. I’ve never heard of wax wrap…
[email protected] says
Oh sorry!! These- https://rstyle.me/n/dds6zgb5qwf
I love them!!
Carol H says
Do you remember where your 2 cup measuring cup is from?
Tanya Neal says
Great recipe- looking forward to trying it! By the way where did you find your plates and table cloth from? Thanks!
[email protected] says
My table cloth was a scarf from Dress Barn last year!!
The plates were Target- but no longer available
LD says
Your rolls look yummy! What is a wax wrap?
Ann says
Is it possible to make this recipe ahead of time and store in fridge? I’m rusty on cinnamon roll rules but i do love them.
[email protected] says
yes!! I did mention that….
“You can roll them, slice them, and place them on the sheet the night before. Just cover them with your wax wraps and keep them in the fridge overnight. Pull them out maybe 30 minutes to an hour before you want to bake them (so like while the kids open stockings or their first couple presents) and that will save you time in the morning so you can relax and enjoy your Christmas morning!”
xxxxx
Rachel says
I love your woven round hot pad/trivet with handle. Do you remember where you found this beauty?
Kirsten says
Where did you get those salt & pepper shakers? I love them!
[email protected] says
Target Clearance in November!
Jessica says
Thank you for sharing your recipes! I just put my cinnamon rolls in the fridge for tomorrow morning! I love your feed! Hope you and your family have a merry Christmas!
[email protected] says
Thank you!! You too!!
Deb Pelton says
Around here we kind of do cinnamon rolls on steroids! I make sticky buns which are mostly the same but you melt butter and dark brown sugar together, put it in the bottom of your baking dish and put cinnamon rolls on top. As soon as they come out of the oven you flip the whole pan and just leave it for 10 or 15 minutes upside down then flip it back right side up and top with the drizzle. My grandkids, 27 and 24 along with their spouses tell me every year That’s all they want for Christmas. Glad you’re were successful, they sure looked good 😍❤🐝
Li Vincent says
Great recipe and can make it prior to this New Year…
Should be a surprise for my Kid..
Thanks for sharing!!
Jillian says
I made these delicious cinnamon rolls for New Year’s Day. My family of 5 agreed they are the best we have made at home. I liked that the recipe didn’t make a crazy amount of rolls. Dairy free butter & almond milk worked out great! Thanks for sharing.
[email protected] says
Oh yay!!! That makes me so happy!! Thanks for the message
Marguerite says
I made the cinnamon rolls on NYE to have the following morning. It’ was so easy to make and I slept like a baby knowing the only thing to do in am was get up! My family and friends loved it. Husband said it was the best he’s had. Thanks for sharing this. It’s a keeper in my family recipe box now.
Erin Bennett says
Hi Brooke. I just love you blog! I recently bought a cast iron pan and can’t wait to make your cinnamon rolls. Here is a tip I learned from my Mom…use dental floss under the dough roll and pull the ends together to cut the dough roll into the individual buns. It works much better than a knife!
[email protected] says
thank you!! I totally forgot that trick! I will use next time!