Name: One Hour Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup milk; ¼ cup butter; 1 egg; 2 ¼ tsp. instant yeast; 3 ½ cups flour; ½ tsp. salt; ¼ cup sugar; ½ cup butter; ½ cup sugar; ½ cup brown sugar; 3 tbsp. ground cinnamon; ½ cup butter; ¼ cup cream cheese; 1 ½ cup powdered sugar; 2 tbsp. milk

This one hour cinnamon rolls recipe delivers delicious fresh cinnamon rolls in just under an hour! They are soft and gooey, with a yummy drizzle on top.

a single cinnamon roll with icing on a white plate

How To Make One Hour Cinnamon Rolls

Prep: 35 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 55 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

For the dough

1 cup milk
¼ cup butter
1 egg
2 ¼ tsp. instant yeast
3 ½ cups flour
½ tsp. salt
¼ cup sugar
½ cup butter, softened, for brushing on the dough

For the filling

½ cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
3 tbsp. ground cinnamon

For the icing

½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp. milk, if needed

Instructions

Making the dough

Combine milk and 1 cup butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat until butter is melted but milk is not boiling.
Transfer the milk-butter mixture to a stand mixer bowl. Mix in egg and blend in yeast.
Add flour, salt, and sugar. Mix for 5 minutes on medium speed until a ball of dough forms.
Cover dough and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

Making the filling

Add sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
Whisk together until well combined.

Making the rolls

After the dough is ready, roll it out onto a floured surface until it measures approximately 14x9 inches.
Spread 1/2 cup softened butter over dough. Sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar mix.
Roll into a log and pinch to seal. Cut the log into 12 equal rolls.
Place the rolls onto a greased baking dish and cover in a warm place for 30 minutes to let rise.
After rolls have risen, place in a 350-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool.