Easy Cinnamon Rolls Using Frozen Bread Dough Recipe
This Easy Cinnamon Rolls recipe utilizes frozen bread dough for a convenient and delicious homemade treat. With a simple cinnamon sugar filling and a rich, creamy frosting, these rolls are perfect for a comforting breakfast or snack. Ready in under an hour, they combine ease with indulgence for a crowd-pleasing baked good.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus overnight thaw if applicable)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cinnamon rolls
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cinnamon Rolls
- 3 loaves frozen bread dough (3 – 1 pound loaves)
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ cup heavy cream (for pouring)
Frosting
- ¼ cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Thaw the dough: Allow the frozen bread dough to thaw completely. For best results, leave it in the refrigerator overnight to defrost slowly and evenly.
- Roll out the dough: Combine the three loaves and roll them out into a large rectangle about ¼ inch thick, preparing the surface for the filling.
- Spread butter and cinnamon sugar: Evenly spread the softened butter over the entire dough surface. In a separate bowl, mix the white sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the butter layer.
- Form the rolls: Tightly roll the dough along the long edge to form a log. Use dental floss or a serrated knife to cut the log into 12 equal slices.
- Prepare for rising: Lightly spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Place the cinnamon roll slices into the dish, cover lightly with plastic wrap, and let them rise in a warm area until doubled in size, approximately 30 to 60 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add heavy cream and bake: Just before baking, pour ½ cup of heavy cream evenly over the rolls. Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 28 minutes or until the rolls are cooked through and golden brown on top.
- Prepare the frosting: While the rolls are cooling, combine ¼ cup of butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl. Alternately add powdered sugar and ⅓ cup heavy cream, mixing with an electric mixer until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Frost the rolls: Once the cinnamon rolls are warm to the touch but not hot, spread the prepared frosting generously over the top. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For an overnight rise, prepare the rolls and cover them tightly, then refrigerate overnight and bake the next morning by allowing them to come to room temperature before baking.
- Using dental floss to cut the rolls creates cleaner slices without squishing the dough.
- Make sure to pour the heavy cream over the rolls before baking to help keep them moist and tender.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before spreading frosting; too hot rolls can cause the frosting to melt and run off.
