Easy Cinnamon Rolls with Frozen Bread Dough
These easy cinnamon rolls start with a loaf of frozen bread dough, a buttery brown sugar cinnamon filling and a cream cheese icing that melts down the sides.
Servings: 18
Calories: 372kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf frozen white bread dough such as Rhode's
Filling
- 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
Icing
- 3 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine
- 1.5 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, optional
Instructions
- Place the loaf of dough on a plate and let sit at room temperature until thawed. Once thawed, roll out onto a floured surface to the size of about nine inches by sixteen inches. Spread butter/margarine over the dough.1 loaf frozen white bread dough, 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the top of the dough, stopping about 1/2 an inch away from the sides so it will seal. Carefully roll up the cinnamon roll dough into a log and press lightly to seal. Slice into one-inch slices with a serrated knife.1 cup packed brown sugar, 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Place in a greased 9x13 baking dish and cover with cling wrap. Place in a warm spot and allow to rise until doubled in size. Remove cling wrap and bake at 400 for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Mix all icing ingredients together and beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Spread over cinnamon rolls.3 ounces softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine, 1.5 cups confectioner's sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, optional
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Notes
Plan for about 1 hour for the frozen dough to thaw and 2 to 4 hours for the rolls to rise, depending on how warm your kitchen is. For an overnight rise, refrigerate the covered pan and take it out about an hour before baking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week and reheat in the microwave, oven or air fryer. To freeze, double wrap in plastic wrap and foil for up to 3 months, then thaw in the fridge before reheating.
For extra flavor, sprinkle chopped pecans, slivered almonds or raisins over the filling before rolling, or add a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcal