Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe {Cast Iron Cinnamon Rolls}

Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

I’m always watching my weight, even if it’s just watching those tastes, drips & drizzles going into my mouth. If I’m going to “spend” calories on a sweet treat, it needs to be worth every calorie! I love a good cinnamon roll, but it seems they’re few & far between.

Dieting has made me a food critic! I won’t name names, but I find that a lot of cinnamon rolls are dry & boring. I’ve been on a quest to bake the perfect cinnamon rolls for a while & I’m happy to announce that I’ve nailed it! Wahoo! I still like cinnamon rolls made from frozen bread dough, but they’re not quite as soft & fluffy & you don’t save that much time using the frozen bread dough.

More than once I’ve forgotten to start it the night before & had to come up with an alternate plan in the morning. That’s how these babies were born! Adapted from All Recipes, I have found my perfect cinnamon rolls & dare I say, the best cinnamon roll recipe.

These buns roll up beautifully {& easily}. I’m all about fuss-free.

There are a couple of “secrets” to these delectable rolls – the most important is covering them in cream before baking them. You won’t regret it, I promise! While you can bake them in a traditional baking dish, I love them in the cast iron skillet. It cooks them evenly & feels like they’re fresh from my Grandma’s farm.

I use this beautiful cast iron skillet for just about everything – it’s so versatile!

To see how easy these Cinnamon Rolls are, watch the video in the post.

Better than the Bakery Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Ingredients

• 3/4 c milk
• 1/3 c butter
• 3 1/4 c flour
• 1/4 c sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 package active quick rise yeast
• 1 egg
• 4 Tbsp butter, melted
• 3/4 c brown sugar, packed
• 2 Tbsp cinnamon
• 1/4 c heavy cream

ICING

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 c butter, softened
• 2 c powdered sugar
• 2 Tbsp milk/heavy cream

Directions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add milk & butter. Stir until melted & remove from heat.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine 2¼ c flour, sugar, salt. Add yeast & lukewarm milk mixture. Combine. Add egg.
3. Using the dough hook attachment on your mixer, knead while gradually adding in 1 c flour until the dough forms a ball & pulls aways from the edges of the bowl. You can also knead by hand.
4. Let dough rest for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
5. On a floured surface, roll out dough into a rectangle. Spread melted butter on top. Combine cinnamon & sugar & sprinkle on top. Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut 10 strips. Roll & place in a baking dish or cast iron skillet.
6. Turn oven off. Cover rolls with a damp towel & allow to rise 25 minutes. Remove from oven, preheat again to 350 degrees. Cover rolls in ¼ c heavy cream. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until slightly golden.
7. Mix icing ingredients until smooth & drizzle over rolls.

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I hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving & are as excited as I am for the holidays! We’re kicking off the season with a train ride – I can’t wait!

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Julie