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Cinnamon Rolls stacked on a piece of white parchment paper.
Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 
This recipe for cinnamon rolls comes with a nice shortcut if you're short on time - use frozen bread dough. Of course, if you DO have time, making your own cinnamon roll dough is a lot of fun too.
Course: Desserts/Sweets
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast/Brunch, Holiday Favorites
Servings: 12
Calories: 283 kcal
Author: The Blue Jean Chef, Meredith Laurence
Ingredients
  • 1 pound frozen bread dough, thawed Cinnamon Roll Dough recipe, see here,
  • ¼ cup butter melted and cooled
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • tablespoons ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
  1. Let the dough come to room temperature on the counter. On a lightly floured surface roll the dough into a 16-inch by 13-inch rectangle. Position the rectangle so the shorter 13-inch side is facing you. Brush the melted butter over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border uncovered along the edge farthest away from you.
  2. Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the buttered dough, keeping the 1-inch border uncovered. Roll the dough into a log starting with the edge closest to you. Roll the dough tightly, making sure to roll evenly and push out any air pockets. When you get to the uncovered edge of the dough, press the dough onto the roll to seal it together.
  3. Cut the log of dough into 12 pieces, slicing slowly with a sawing motion so you don’t flatten the dough. Turn the slices on their sides on a greased and lined (with silicone or parchment) 9” x 13” sheet pan and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let the rolls sit in the warmest part of your kitchen for an hour to rise.
  4. To make the glaze, place the cream cheese and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Soften the mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until it is easy to stir. Gradually add the powdered sugar and stir to combine. Add the vanilla extract and whisk until smooth. Set aside.

  5. Air-Fryer Directions: When the rolls have risen, pre-heat the air fryer to 350ºF. Transfer 6 of the rolls to the air fryer basket. Air-fry for 5 minutes. Turn the rolls over and air-fry for another 4 minutes. Repeat with the remaining rolls.

  6. Oven Baking Directions: Pre-heat the oven to 375ºF. Transfer the sheet pan to the oven and bake the rolls for 25 – 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cover with foil if the rolls start to get too brown.

  7. Let the rolls cool for a couple of minutes before glazing. Spread large dollops of cream cheese glaze on top of the warm cinnamon rolls, allowing some of the glaze to drip down the side of the rolls. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts
Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 263mg11%
Potassium 36mg1%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 305IU6%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.