Description
Delight in these Easy Cinnamon Rolls made from convenient frozen bread dough. Soft, fluffy, and infused with a buttery cinnamon-sugar filling, these rolls are topped with a creamy, sweet frosting that’s simple to whip up. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or special brunch, the recipe requires minimal prep and uses thawed bread dough to save you time.
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Rolls
- 3 loaves frozen bread dough (3 x 1-pound loaves)
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup heavy cream
Frosting
- ¼ cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Thaw Bread Dough: Allow the frozen bread dough to thaw completely. For best results, leave it in the refrigerator overnight to ensure it thaws evenly and is ready to handle.
- Roll Out Dough: Combine the three loaves on a clean surface and roll the dough into a large rectangle roughly 1/4 inch thick, preparing it for the filling.
- Add Filling: Spread the softened butter evenly over the entire surface of the dough. Mix the cinnamon and sugar together, then sprinkle this mixture uniformly over the buttered dough.
- Roll and Slice: Tightly roll the dough up along the long edge to form a log. Use dental floss or a serrated knife to carefully cut the roll into 12 even pieces.
- Prepare for Rising: Spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Arrange the cinnamon roll pieces inside snugly. Lightly cover with plastic wrap and let them rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, approximately 30–60 minutes.
- Preheat Oven & Add Cream: While the rolls rise, preheat your oven to 350˚F. Just before baking, pour ½ cup of heavy cream over the rolls to keep them moist during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cinnamon rolls for 22–28 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown on top.
- Make Frosting: While the rolls cool slightly, combine ¼ cup butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, alternately add powdered sugar and ⅓ cup heavy cream until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Frost Rolls: Once the cinnamon rolls have cooled enough to be warm to the touch but not hot, evenly spread the frosting over the tops. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For an overnight rising method, cover the rolls and let them rise slowly in the refrigerator overnight, then bake the next morning.
- Using dental floss instead of a knife to cut the rolls helps keep the layers intact and prevents squishing.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the rolls soft and tender.
- The heavy cream poured over the rolls before baking adds extra moisture and richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes plus overnight thaw
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cinnamon Rolls, Easy Cinnamon Rolls, Frozen Bread Dough Recipe, Breakfast Rolls, Sweet Rolls, Cinnamon Sugar Rolls
