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Easy, Kid-Friendly Cinnamon Rolls

December 5, 2022 By Patricia 20 Comments

Easy, Kid-Friendly Cinnamon Rolls are an amazing breakfast treat for any occasion. Get your kids involved and together, you can whip up a batch of these quick cinnamon rolls that will bring great aroma to your kitchen. Speaking from experience, they’ll disappear fast!

Easy, Kid-Friendly Cinnamon Rolls are fun to make with kids (or not!) and make a fabulous morning treat!

I visited with my niece over the Thanksgiving holiday and she couldn’t wait to make cinnamon rolls with me (and drink bubble tea, and have movie nights, and, and…)! The day after Thanksgiving we indeed made these no-rise, Easy, Kid-Friendly Cinnamon Rolls. In fact, we made them again a few days after that, too!

My 10-year-old niece and her class have been studying about and making different breads. Kids bring in different recipes to try, and her classmate brought in this recipe for Quick Cinnamon Buns from The America’s Test Kitchen Family Cookbook.

I’m so glad I had the chance to try these because I can’t wait to make them again! They’re easy to make and there isn’t a lot of waiting around because this is a no-rise recipe. Yay!

Learn, Deliciously!

What a great and creative way to practice reading, how to follow directions, how to measure things/portions, a little science, and patience! If you have the chance, I recommend giving these cinnamon rolls a go with your kiddos!

Another thing I was able to share with my niece was how to make your own buttermilk for a recipe if you don’t have any (we didn’t, and the recipe called for it): Add a tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to one cup of milk. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes without stirring. Tiny curdles will form on the top when it’s ready to use.

Easy, Kid-Friendly Cinnamon Rolls

Easy, Kid-Friendly Cinnamon Rolls make eight rolls, and they’re deliciously dense and have just the right amount of a sweet-and-cinnamon mix. We adjusted the quantities for the glaze the second time we made these because we had way too much the first time. Yes, they’re so good we made them again a few days later!

Are your kids or little loved ones interested in cooking? My niece and I also made pretzels, which was super-fun and really tasty as a fun snack. Cooking and baking is a great way to enjoy the “fruits” of your labor and I think it really gives young ones a sense of accomplishment.

The steps involved in making these rolls include the following:

  1. Make a tasty cinnamon-sugar mix by adding the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter together. Stir together. That gets set aside until after you create the dough.
  2. For the dough, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
  3. Add the buttermilk to the flour mixture and stir until shaggy.
  4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for a minute or so.
  5. Press the dough into a rectangle sized 9×12 inches. Brush the dough with some melted butter.
  6. Generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the rectangle. Roll the dough up into a long log and measure out 8 even pieces before cutting them (an adult can assist with the knife).
  7. Butter a 9-inch cakepan and place the pieces spaced out evenly around the edge of the pan with one of the pieces in the center. You’ll want space between each piece. Brush with a bit of melted butter.
  8. While the rolls bake, create the glaze by mixing together a bit of softened cream cheese, confectioners sugar, and some milk.
  9. Take out the cinnamon rolls and let them cool just slightly before drizzling with the glaze.
  10. Carefully remove the rolls individually from the pan and enjoy!

More Cinnamon-Inspired Recipes

  • My recipe for Chocolate Babka delivers a delightful bread that’s both pretty and filled with chocolaty-cinnamon goodness!
  • These Cinnamon-Sugar Apple & Sweet Potato Muffins are easy to make and are so tasty!
  • Cinnamon-Sugar Coated Chocolate Donut Holes are baked and a fun treat that go great with coffee, milk or cider!
  • Sally’s Baking Addiction has a recipe for Homemade Monkey Bread that would be a fun, cinnamon-y treat for a gathering! 

These Easy, Kid-Friendly Cinnamon Rolls are wonderful for your holiday breakfast or brunch, or just any morning you’d like to enjoy a fabulous baked treat!

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Ingredients

    For the Filling:
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • For the Dough:
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra to dust the work surface
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided
  • For the Glaze:
  • ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup confectioners sugar (more if needed)
  • 3 tablespoons milk (more if needed)

Instructions

    For the Filling:
  1. Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
  2. For the Dough:
  3. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch round baking pan around the bottom and up the sides. Set aside.
  4. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons of the melted butter with the buttermilk.
  6. A little at a time, add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until combined. The dough should be shaggy, as you’ll knead it together shortly.
  7. Lightly dust your work surface with some flour. Transfer the dough to the floured surface.
  8. Knead the dough for about a minute, until it’s smooth.
  9. Using your hands, shape the dough into a 9x12-inch rectangle. Brush with two tablespoons of the melted butter, leaving about a ½-inch boarder around the edges.
  10. Evenly spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered dough, again, up to the ½-inch boarder. Use your fingers to gently press the mixture down onto the dough.
  11. Use a spatula or bench scraper to loosen the dough from the surface, all the way around.
  12. Starting at the long end of the rectangle, roll the dough into a log, pressing lightly as you go. Pinch the ends of the log.
  13. Measure with a knife, but without cutting, eight even sections of the dough log. With a sharp knife, slice the sections and place them into the buttered pan, around the edges with one piece in the center. You want to leave some space around each piece.
  14. Brush the remaining melted butter over the tops of each piece.
  15. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Remove and allow to cool slightly before adding the glaze.
  16. For the Glaze:
  17. As the cinnamon rolls bake, make the glaze by combining the cream cheese, confectioners sugar and milk. Add a little more sugar as needed to thicken, or a little more milk to thin the glaze.
  18. After the cinnamon rolls have cooled for about five minutes, use a spoon or fork to drizzle the glaze all over the tops of the rolls.
  19. Gently remove the rolls individually from the pan and serve warm.

Notes

This recipe is from the America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook and is titled, "Quick Cinnamon Buns."

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Comments

  1. Gloria says

    December 5, 2022 at 10:21 am

    Cinnamon rolls are always a hit. Perfect for brunch. Great with a tea or latte in the afternoon. I love them for dessert too.
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      December 12, 2022 at 7:07 pm

      Oh, yes! I adore them!
      Reply
  2. Lauren Michael says

    December 5, 2022 at 2:24 pm

    I loved how easy these cinnamon rolls were to prepare. We had them for breakfast this weekend and the whole family loved them!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      December 12, 2022 at 7:07 pm

      That's awesome, Lauren! So glad you all enjoyed them!
      Reply
  3. Marta says

    December 6, 2022 at 12:58 pm

    My (17 year old) kiddos loved making these for breakfast today on their first day of winter break. I was glad for the chance to sleep in, LOL! I'll add these to the rotation for sure.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 12, 2022 at 7:06 pm

      Oh! That's awesome - I hope they saved you one :)
      Reply
  4. Bernice says

    December 6, 2022 at 3:18 pm

    I love this! It's so important to teach kids to cook and look how proud she is of the rolls. They look delicious and I just want to reach into the screen for one.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 12, 2022 at 7:06 pm

      Yes, yes! I totally agree with you! After we made these, at one point she asked if I knew how to write in cursive :) Learning is fun!
      Reply
  5. Jacqueline says

    December 9, 2022 at 1:45 am

    I'm so happy I found this recipe! My granddaughter is coming for Christmas and am planning to make these cinnamon rolls with her for our Christmas breakfast! Am sure she'll enjoy it as much as your niece!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 12, 2022 at 7:05 pm

      Oh! That's awesome, Jacqueline! I hope you enjoy them together!
      Reply
  6. Elaine says

    December 9, 2022 at 3:50 pm

    I would never say NO to a warm cinnamon roll in the morning... oh, with a cup of my favorite hot drink, of course. So this recipe is just what I need!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      December 12, 2022 at 7:04 pm

      I am in TOTAL agreement with you :)
      Reply
  7. Jenny says

    December 11, 2022 at 7:24 am

    Wish I had these fine cinnamon rolls handy when I got up this morning. Loved the images. Yay for being a tasty kid friendly recipe!
    ★★★★★
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    • Patricia says

      December 12, 2022 at 7:04 pm

      For sure, Jenny! It made the practice of reading and measuring (and patience) a tasty lesson!
      Reply
  8. Veronika says

    December 11, 2022 at 9:18 am

    This recipe is amazing! I made it yesterday and it came out so delicious ;)
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 12, 2022 at 7:01 pm

      That's awesome, Veronika! So glad you liked them!
      Reply
  9. Tammy says

    December 11, 2022 at 2:20 pm

    Baking and cooking with family always create the best memories. I remember prepping Thanksgiving dinner with my aunt one year and it was one of the most memorable holidays. These cinnamon rolls look super delicious and soft...a perfect morning treat for sure! Love that they can be made that morning :D
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 12, 2022 at 7:00 pm

      I totally agree with you! Hope my niece will save this (delicious) memory with me!
      Reply
  10. Natalia says

    December 11, 2022 at 4:21 pm

    I can’t get enough cinnamon rolls recipes, and this one looks perfect! Definitely going to give this a these holidays, thank you so much for the recipe!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      December 12, 2022 at 7:00 pm

      So happy you're interested in trying this one! It's easier than many with delicious results!
      Reply

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