Description
Whip up warm, gooey cinnamon rolls in no time with this easy recipe using Pillsbury Hot Roll Mix. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a decadent treat!
Ingredients
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- 1 Box Pillsbury Hot Roll Mix (including ingredient requirements)
- 4 tbsp. Unsalted butter, room temperature and divided
- 1 c. hot water
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 c. light brown sugar
- 1 tsp. Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 c. powdered sugar
- 2 tsp. Vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the contents of the Pillsbury Hot Roll Mix with the yeast packet.
- Add the hot water, egg, and 2 tablespoons of softened butter.
- Mix using a stand mixer with a dough hook until well combined. The dough will be slightly sticky.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead about 3 times. It should turn into a soft dough.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes, or as instructed on the box.
Filling and Shaping the Rolls:
- Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a long rectangle shape, about ¼ inch thick and approximately 11×14 inches.
- Spread the remaining 2 tablespoons of softened butter over the dough.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
- Roll the dough into a long log, starting from the long edge.
- Cut the log into ½ inch rolls using a sharp knife.
- Place the rolls in a greased round cast-iron skillet or round baking dish.
- Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 15 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Baking and Frosting:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the rolls for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting:
- In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese and softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before frosting.
- Spread the frosting generously over the warm rolls.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30-45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American