Easy Cinnamon Rolls
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 186kcal
Ingredients
- 1 13.4 oz tube classic refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/2 cup salted butter divided use
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1-2 Tbsp ground cinnamon [adjust to your taste]
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- Cream Cheese Icing:
- 2 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp heavy cream or half & half plus additional to thin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9 x 9 non stick metal baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Press the dough into roughly a 13 x 9 inch rectangle. Carefully spread with 6 Tbsp of softened butter.
- In a small bowl, toss together both sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg. Start with 1 Tbsp of cinnamon adding more to your taste.
- Sprinkle over the butter, reserving a 1-2 Tbsp to sprinkle on top. Begin to roll, starting at the widest edge.
- Use a sharp knife to cut into 12 equal pieces. Reshape as needed and arrange side by side in the pan.
- Melt the remaining 2 Tbsp butter and pour over the rolls. Sprinkle with the remaining sugar and cinnamon blend on top.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden and puffy. Let cool slightly while you make frosting.
- Cream Cheese Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar and cream. Add additional cream as needed to frosting consistency.
- Spread on cinnamon rolls and serve while warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 254IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg