Description
Soft, gooey cinnamon rolls made with pizza dough—perfect for a quick breakfast or dessert! This shortcut recipe delivers all the flavor of classic cinnamon rolls without the long prep time.
Ingredients
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For the Cinnamon Rolls:
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 pound homemade or store-bought pizza dough
For the Glaze:
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 Tablespoons hot water (adjust as needed for consistency)
Instructions
Making the Cinnamon Rolls:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease an 8×11-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar together.
- Lightly flour a clean surface, then roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle, about 16×10 inches.
- Brush melted butter evenly over the surface of the dough.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly across the dough.
- Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log.
- Use a sharp knife to cut into 12 equal rolls, about 1½ inches thick.
- Arrange the rolls in the prepared baking dish, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.
Making the Glaze:
- In a medium bowl, combine butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually whisk in hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the glaze reaches the desired consistency.
- Drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
- Let pizza dough come to room temperature before rolling to make it easier to handle.
- For softer rolls, slightly underbake them rather than overbaking.
- Swap brown sugar for white sugar for a deeper caramelized flavor.
- Add nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips for extra texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg