Preheat your oven for a fast and family favorite recipe for Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Without Yeast, which are topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.
It’s hard to beat a warm batch of homemade cinnamon rolls, all those swirls of pillowy butter-soaked carbs. Slather a tangy cream cheese frosting on top and we just won breakfast … and brunch … and snacktime, too (at least in our house).
But what do you get when you take this notoriously tricky yeasted dough, which involves hours of prepping and proofing, and strip it down to the no yeast, no stand mixer, no eggs and no proofing basics? This recipe for Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Without Yeast.
How Do You Make Cinnamon Rolls Without Yeast?
I’m so glad you asked! The answer is short and sweet, just two little words: baking powder.
We’ve been on a major no-yeast baking kick around here, including my new favorite recipes for homemade bread and homemade pizza dough, neither of which requires yeast or proofing. And yet the results are still light, airy, tender doughs … with rave reviews!
By omitting the yeast, and swapping in the perfect amount of baking powder, we’re able to get homemade cinnamon rolls onto your breakfast table in under an hour. That’s less time than it takes to watch an episode of Tiger King. Win!
What’s the Texture of Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Without Yeast?
Unlike traditional cinnamon rolls, which rise, puff and then fill a baking dish as they bake, these cinnamon rolls won’t have the same amount of rise. That doesn’t mean they won’t be light and buttery!
The cinnamon rolls have a slightly denser texture and chewier bite that the classic confection. If you’ve ever made our Pizza Dough Cinnamon Rolls, consider this its DIY upgrade.
Just look at those cinnamony spirals. They’re the result of a silky-smooth dough that takes shape in 20 minutes, and that includes a 15-minute resting time.
What’s the Best Frosting for Cinnamon Rolls?
There’s really only one answer to this, in my opinion: sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting.
The key with this frosting recipe is that it’s just sweet enough to complement the rolls. The goal is to avoid a cloying sweetness, and instead, create a perfect marriage of cinnamon, butter, sugar and cream cheese.
So if you’re ready to ditch the yeast, skip the stand mixer, forget the eggs and lose the lengthy hours-long process of whipping up one of breakfast’s greatest carbs, then look no further than this recipe for Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Without Yeast!
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Ingredients
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out dough
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 Tablespoons white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing baking dish
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
For the frosting:
- 4 oz. cream cheese, at room temp
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temp
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
Instructions
Make the dough and filling:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon and salt.
- In a small saucepan set over low heat, combine the milk and butter. Cook just until the butter is melted. (Alternately, microwave the milk and butter together. See Kelly's Notes.)
- Add the milk mixture to the flour, and using a spatula, mix just until combined.
- Flour your work surface then turn out the dough and knead it for 1 minute until it comes together in a smooth ball. If the dough feels overly sticky, add more flour as needed, but do not over-knead the dough.
- Cover the dough loosely with a damp towel and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8- or 9-inch baking dish with butter.
- Lightly flour your work surface then roll the dough into a 10x14-inch rectangle.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Brush the dough all over with the melted butter then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
- Beginning at the long end, tightly roll the dough up into a log. Trim off the edges then slice the log into 9 rolls.
- Arrange the rolls in the greased baking dish.
- Bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes until they are pale golden and baked through. While the rolls are baking, make the frosting.
Make the frosting:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter. Using a handheld mixer, beat the ingredients until smooth then add the vanilla and beat just until combined.
- Add the confectioners’ sugar and beat just until combined.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool completely before frosting and serving.
Kelly's Notes:
- The milk and butter must be melted together. Using cold milk causes the melted better to resolidify, which leads to an uneven dough.
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Was a pretty easy recipe to follow! Didn’t realize how stressful cinnamon buns but it wasn’t to bad
Glad you enjoyed it, Haylie!
These were awesome!
So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Yummy / Luke the twists we used to make out of pie crust dough – love them
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Chris!
i made these but they did not rise or get bigger. They are small. The dough was kinda stiff. What did I do wrong? I followed every step. I did not use cold milk. I really had hope this was something I could make! help me!
Hi Debra – Is your baking powder fresh? It sounds like your leavener didn’t react.
really good
So glad you enjoyed it, Samantha!
thank you for this recipe! my family ate all of them in about 30 minutes!! they’re so good! i will definitely be making these again!
So thrilled you all enjoyed it!
I was so impressed by the cinnamon rolls, it came out light and fluffy and everyone at home enjoyed it…will definitely follow this recipe again!!
I’m do glad you enjoyed the recipe, Cheradin!
Am I able to make the dough the night before?
Hi Kathy! I haven’t tried making the dough ahead of time but I think it should work!
Really good lasts few days and tastes yummy I sagest this for anyone who doesn’t want to use yest. Make well before adding wet ingredients!
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Sophia!
AMAZING!!!!!! These were perfect in all sense of the word… texture, flavor, visually!
So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
This is the recipe we made way way back when I was in junior high home economics class.
I used to make it for my parents back in the day…and now I make it for myself! Thanks
Enjoy!
Can you refrigerate these till you are ready to back them
Absolutely, Karlie! I wouldn’t chill them longer than overnight though.
Best cinnamon rolls ive had, i put on the frosting when they were still warm and I think it made 10x better!
Love reading this, Eva!
Been making these for a few years now–holiday mornings especially! My two children LOVE these! Our favorite cinnamon roll recipe!
Love reading this, Megan!
sorry i forgot to rate it.it was amazing though super dense and chewy my siblings loved it.
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
These were outstanding!! I followed the recipe exactly and was really surprised how tender and chewy they are. New fam favorite for busy mornings when my kids want cinn rolls!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Amy!
Question here I made this twice and it kept failing it was just a sticky gloopy mess and used a lot of flour still was messy do you know why ?
I did use cold cold milk
Fridge butter
Hi Jack – It sounds like the measurements you used may be off. How did you measure the flour? This is definitely not a sticky dough.
same thing happened to me, but i got it second try
Super easy, tasted amazing. Definitely using recipe again!
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Jaymee Ann!
Great recipe. Super simple and delicious. I subbed almond milk instead of whole milk because that’s what I had on hand. Also used salted butter instead of unsalted. Still turned out delicious. Thanks for the great recipe!
So glad you enjoyed it!
hi, thanks for the great recipe :) would it be ok to refrigerate the rolls overnight to eat the next day?,
Absolutely! You’ll just want to re-warm them.
Can the dough be frozen to bake for another day?
Hi, Elizabeth! I wouldn’t recommend freezing the dough as it will be too dense but you could try making the cinnamon rolls and then freezing after to save for a later date!
The recipe is simple to understand
So glad you enjoyed it, Kemi!
Love the receipe.love the rolls.wilma
I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the recipe, Wilma!
these turned out delicious !! so easy to make .
Thank you☺️
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Marisa!
The recipe was amazing sorry for the off topic comment but do you know much about sour dough and is that something you could teach me thank you aging
I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the recipe, Lee! Stay tuned for sour dough as we don’t have a sour dough recipe on the site yet!
Hi there, I was just wondering if I can make this recipe with gluten free flour?
I haven’t tried it, but I know a lot of people have used a gf flour like Cup4Cup with great success!
Hi. Should I use crystal coarse or finely grounded Kosher Salt? Sorry for this seemingly insignificant question, but I am a novice when it comes to baking or cooking. Thanks.
Hi there! I’m not sure the exact brand you’re referencing, but when in doubt, do the larger size crystal (so the coarse one).
Could I make these the night before and refrigerate for the morning?
Hi Taylor! The dough will stiffen up since they aren’t proofing overnight. It’s best to do these morning of!
Just used the dough for an apple pie cinnamon roll idea I had but dough was really nice for not having yeast would definitely try again. Seriously though add finely diced spiced apples to your cinnamon roll filling changes the game.
YESSSSS! I have a recipe in my cookbook for Caramel-Apple Cinnamon Rolls. SO GOOD!
Just made it and popped it in the oven, I write this review as I wait (and yes, I know how silly that it).
I dont even have to eat them to know this recipe is great just from the consistency of the dough.
Me and my moshom (a.k.a grandpa in cree) are wildly anticipating these cinnamon buns. Fantastic for late night cravings for baked goods. This seems to be one of the best cinnamon bun without yeast recipe I’ve made yet.
So glad you enjoyed it!
apples spiced with what?
thank you!
Absolutely love love love this recipe first time making cinnamon rolls from scratch couldn’t have went better!!
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Santoya!
We had these growing up and my grandmother would substitute her home made jam and perseveres for the cinnamon mixture to change things up.
Love those updates, Teresa!
Really easy to make and way prefer this than waiting hours for the dough to rise! Thanks so much
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Adele!
I followed your instructions and mine came out not fluffy but came out dense. The flavor is good though.
I’m glad you enjoyed the flavor, Heather!
My husband’s favorite!
These were fantastic! I suggest using 2 tablespoons of milk for the glaze to achieve a more liquid consistency.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the cinnamon rolls, Madeline!
Thank you for this delicious dish!
You are so welcome!
Can you make this with gluten free flour?
That should work, Marie!
What do I do If my dough feels like rubber?
You likely over-worked it!
Just a quick question do I have to microwave the milk or is that an option?
Also, What do I do If my dough is too wet?
Hi Asher! You can either heat the mixture over the stove or microwave it, but it needs to be warm to make a smooth dough. If it’s too wet, you can add more flour a few tablespoons at a time.
I poured a little heavy cream in the pan before I baked them and they were even softer
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Sam!
This was the simplest yet still delicious recipe I’ve ever made!
Woohoo! I’m so glad you enjoyed the cinnamon rolls, Amelia!
I love this recipe you know why cause there is no egg or yeast . Where I live yeast is hard to get so thank you for this ☺☺☺☺☺☺
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Anna!
I tried to make them but my dough came out crumbly why?
Hi Briana – Crumbly dough is a result of too much flour and not enough liquid. If it’s too crumbly, add milk 1 Tablespoon at a time, until the dough is cohesive.
Can i mix just dry ingredients the night before, then add wet ing the next morning then mix, roll and bake after church
That works, Linda!
Made them for the first time tonight and the family LOVED them. I used bread flour instead of all purpose and they turned out great. The bread flour made them chewier and light. Thank you again for providing an alternative to yeast filled cinnamon rolls.
You are so welcome, Silvia! I’m thrilled your family enjoyed the cinnamon rolls!
They taste so so amazing. This frosting has to be the best ever!!!!!
Yay! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Can u use 2% milk?
Hi Terra! Yes, you can, but the dough may not be as tender.
The best rolls ever everyone i gave them to loved them. I loved that they were yeast free
I’m so happy to read this, Sarah!
Good morning, just a quick question, does it matter what milk is used, I use a low fat milk but am happy to buy a full cream one if that is better for the recipe.
Regards Cheryl
Hi Cheryl! Higher fat milk will lead to a more moist and tender cinnamon roll for sure!
I love this recipe! It never disappoints! Can I prep it, leave it out, and bake it in the morning?
I wouldn’t recommend making these in advance since the leavener begins working immediately and could lose some of its “oomph” if made too far in advance. I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Sandra!
Very Good! I made this and was skeptical that it didnt fill out the pan. The recipe said it wouldn’t so i was also worried it would be underdone. It was not. They were very light and very nice. I 10/10 recommend!
Woohoo! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Emma!
These were really good and very tasty. Almost comparable to “real” thing. Mine didn’t look quite as beautiful but I had no complaints . I do like the frosting but I’ll probably do simple icing that melts into the middle next time! My husband loved everything about them!
Love reading this, Erin! I’m so glad you and your husband enjoyed the recipe!
Amazing recipe, my kids and I love it! We have bookmarked this page and will continue to use this recipe.
Hope you are doing well, Amar’e
I’m so happy your family enjoyed the recipe, Amar’e!
I love your recipes!! Great ideas and tasty too!! Just like candy..lol !!!
I’m so happy you’ve been enjoying Just a Taste, Robin!
I love this recipe! It never disappoints! Can I prep it, leave it out, and bake it in the morning?
Hi Sandra! I wouldn’t recommend making these in advance since the leavener begins working immediately and could lose some of its “oomph.” If you’d like a make-ahead option, I recommend trying my recipe for Make-Ahead Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting: https://www.justataste.com/make-ahead-cinnamon-rolls-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe/
Hi there well i dont have milk so will the cinnomon rolls still turn out.?
Hi Patricia – You could use non-dairy milk. It’s a bit thinner than whole milk so you may need to adjust the flour but just do it based on how the dough feels when you’re kneading it and add more if it gets too sticky. :)
This recipe is a hit with my friends, co workers, and family! I get stuck making them once a week now! Not that I care! I love them, too!! Thank you so much!
I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Justice!
Delicious!! If you are looking for a quick, yummy cinnamon treat, this is the one! The combo of the frosting and the biscuit-y cinnamon-y type bun is divine!
Only one thing about the instructions – we did NOT wait until they were cool to slather the frosting on and shove them in our mouths. :)
Thank you for this excellent recipe.
This is what I love to read, Tara! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Should any leftovers be refrigerated or can they be stored in Tupperware at room temp?
Hi Lexi! I recommend storing the cinnamon rolls in an airtight container in the fridge; they’ll last up to five days.
Can the dough be in fridge overnight, baked in morning?
Hi! I wouldn’t recommend making these in advance since the leavener begins working immediately and could lose some of its “oomph” if frozen/made too far in advance.
Hi do you have any recommendations for the frosting if I don’t have cream cheese?
Vanilla glaze! Here’s the link to my recipe for Pizza Dough Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Glaze: https://www.justataste.com/pizza-dough-cinnamon-rolls-recipe/
Also, for letting your dough rest, turn a plastic Walmart bag inside out so the lettering won’t bleed put it over the dough and it will rise quicker and hold moisture. It’s an old Indian trick that I learned from my grandma. Oh, and you also cover it with a towel
The cinnamon is listed in step one to be put in with the flour mixture and also in step eight with the brown sugar. Is this correct? Does not seem like it should be in step one to me. How much in each step? The same amount?
Hope this helps.
Hi Kevin! This recipe is correct as written. I love that little added addition of cinnamon to the dough. :)
Could I use oatmilk or Greek yogurt instead of regular milk?
Oatmilk should work, Alyssa! You may need to adjust the flour but just do it based on how the dough feels when you’re kneading it and add more if it gets too sticky. :)
One word; AMAZING! These were a hit in my house! I should knead my dough a little more next time but definitely a good recipe!
I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe, Kaitlin!
My family can’t get enough of these cinnamon rolls! I have made these every Saturday for the last 5 weeks. A keeper for sure! Thanks, Kelly!
Love reading this! I’m so happy your family has been enjoying the recipe, Duane!
Dry, no flavor.
I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the recipe, Ally.
Very dry, terrible dough.
Wouldn’t make again.
I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the recipe, Mya.
Best cinnamon bun I’ve ever had!! 11/10
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Megan!
Very quick and easy for a cinnamon roll recipe. Result is dense and tasty.
Very nice!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Jean!
Will the dough still bake right if left in the fridge overnight?
Hi Ferah! I wouldn’t recommend that since the baking powder begins working immediately and could lose some of its “oomph” if made too far in advance.
Easy to make great recipe
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Nick!
Easy to make, and the house smells absolutely amazing !!
Thanks for the great recipe!
You are so welcome, Amanda! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
It was really easy to make and fun for older kids to do themselves.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Loved these!! I was a little hesitant at first, but the rolls turned out to be very soft and fluffy. I did some minor tailoring to the recipe by adding 1tsp of rum to the milk and butter mixture, and also a sprinkle of freshly gratted nutmeg. Thank your for sharing this recipe!!
You are so welcome, Massiel! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
I was wondering if these could be frozen prior to baking?
Hi Cayla! I wouldn’t recommend making these in advance since the baking powder begins working immediately and could lose some of its “oomph” if frozen/made too far in advance.
i will literally swear by this recipe for my life. i am a 30 year old single female, so using yeast for some cinnamon rolls that i am craving just isn’t worth it. however. this recipe i can half it and it’s PERFECT. props to you for figuring this out. ALSO THANK YOU FOR NOT MENTIONING CALORIES. BEST. FREAKING. PART.
Yesssss! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Meg!
Very delicious. My family loved them
I’m so happy to read this, Crystal!
They were just like my Moms ..I had lost her recipe..thank you very much for the delicious recipe…brings back memories of my Mom..
This makes me so happy to read, Don! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe :)
Mwah! Chefs kiss! I’ve made it with my friends several times and they loved it! Thank you so much!!!
You are so welcome, India! I’m thrilled you and your friends have been enjoying the recipe!
Thank you for the share. Going see about making these for Easter. Love the idea of no yeast.
Happy Easter to you and your family
I hope you enjoy the cinnamon rolls, Stacey! Happy Easter!
This is a great recipe for those without yeast. Mine unfortunately didn’t rise and fluff up too well like on the picture, but my family and I still enjoyed it. I’m a teenager and a beginner at baking and I recommend this recipe, as it’s easy, fun to make, and tastes great!
LOVE reading this, Sophia! I’m so thrilled you and your family enjoyed the recipe. Also, is your baking powder fresh? That could be why your rolls didn’t fluff too well. :)
These rolls are a great beginner recipe, very easy to make and absolutely delicious!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Addison!
They were really bad
I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the recipe, Manny.
Can you freeze this recipe unbaked?
Hi Alyssa! I’ve never tried freezing these cinnamon rolls so I’m not certain how the texture/taste would be once thawed. Let me know if you give it a shot! :)
I made it and it’s good! It has the soft and bread like texture without yeast. Not a perfect replica but it’s nice for me I managed to cut out 6 individual rolls only not 9 . Probably made it too thick when I rolled it flat .. will definitely use this recipe again . Works well with cinnamon and also chocolate Flav. Choco Flav I just use Choco milk , then filling : Hershey’s choco syrup and chocochips
I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!
Ohh my these are delicious, made them with self raising flour – my baking powder wasn’t enough.
Definitely making them again and again. Suger and cinnamon mix will make less measurements next time my 8 year old son orders
I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe!
I used this recipe to also make chocolate rolls for my daughter because she doesn’t like cinnamon, she loved them. The dough was super easy and soft and didn’t give her bad gas like yeasted dough does. I’d give this a 10 star rating if I could haha
I’m so happy to read this, Shelley!
They were fantastic! I was looking for a recipe with baking powder. The texture and flavour are amazing! And of course you save a lot of time. 10/10!!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Brenda!
Thank you so much for this recipe!!! I am “baking impaired” but these turned out perfect and your instructions were clear and concise. I had to use a generic icing because I didn’t have cream cheese but I’ll definitely try yours next time. Thank you again for making me a breakfast hero lol
You are so welcome, Jennifer! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Delicious recipe! Following your recipe made them very easy to make. Will be making again!!
I’m so happy to read this, Megan!
i used self-raising flour instead of baking powder and they were still great. we also had no cream cheese so i made a glaze with a bit of greek yoghurt and they were delicious!
Awesome! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Ivy!
I used this recipe for breakfast for my family this morning and I was afraid I wouldn’t have enough dough because it wasn’t rising much, but it ended up making 6 medium-sized ones. Very Good recipe would use again.
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the cinnamon rolls, Bethany!
Is normal they don’t rise that much in the oven ?
Completely normal, Hilda, because they are made without yeast. :)
My family and I loved these scrumptious cinnamon rolls! I made the dough the night before and popped it into the oven that morning and they turned out perfectly! I substituted the flour with CarbQuick and the sugars with Swerve to make it diabetic-friendly.
Awesome! I’m so thrilled your family enjoyed the cinnamon rolls, Skylar!
Loved this recipe
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Faith!
Mine came out like a hard on the outside, texture of a biscuit. What did I do wrong?
Hi Michelle – I’ve never experienced that with this recipe. Oven temperatures (as well as baking dishes) can cause great variances in the bake time. Do you have an oven thermometer to ensure your oven is running at the correct temperature?
A total winner! Stores were out of canned version … a blessing in disguise because these are way superior and super easy. A real keeper for our Christmas morning tradition (and all year)!
So happy you enjoyed the recipe, Anne!
I make these every year for Xmas morning but hadn’t been able to find a recipe this year that didn’t use yeast! Thank you for saving Xmas morning!!!
You are so welcome, Shay! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Happy holidays!
There were no eggs in this recipe and it turned out a bit too dry. I will stick with my yeast recipe.
I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the recipe, Lolly.
Has anyone had trouble with them being too sticky to roll out? I want to make them for Christmas morning but without reassurance.
Hi Amy! I’ve never experienced that issue with this recipe. However, if the dough feels sticky while you’re kneading it, you can add more flour.
Can the dough be made the night before and left in the fridge overnight?
Hi Jon! I wouldn’t recommend that since the baking powder begins working immediately and could lose some of its “oomph” if made too far in advance.
Just made it and loved it. Thanks for sharing this simple process of making Cinnamon Rolls. Going to make it again next weekend.
You are so welcome, Madhu Fernando! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
I just made these for my husband and kids and they came out perfect I will definitely be using it again! Thanks so much!
You are so welcome, Amanda! I’m thrilled your family enjoyed the cinnamon rolls!
Kelly
Do you think I could make this gluten free using Cup4Cup flour?
Love your cook book and your blog
Merry Christmas from a happy Canadian follower
Yes! That should work well, Midge! I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying The Secret Ingredient Cookbook and Just a Taste :) Thank you for your support, and happy holidays!
These are literally incredible and so easy!!! Frosting is just the right amount of sweetness. Has quickly become a part of my family’s holiday brunch tradition since they are SO GOOD
Yay! I’m so thrilled your family has been enjoying the recipe, Jenny!
It was so nice not to have to proof yeast and wait for dough to rise. My family loved them!!
I’m so happy to read this!
So quick and easy, our 8yr old made them and everyone loves them!
Love reading this!
Hi! I’m about to make these as it looks so easy and yum! Just wondering if you can double the recipe? (How much time will it take to make in total for a doubled recipe?) Thanks!
Hi Emma! Yes, you can double the recipe.
I am an impatient baker, but enjoy the craft. These rolls were so simple to make and tasted delish!! My husband loved them too (his fav treat) so I will definitely be making these again!
Yay! I’m so thrilled you and your husband enjoyed the cinnamon rolls, Emily!
I made these and it was a win with my family they loved it. I switched up the inside a bit and topping but its great.
I’m so glad your family enjoyed the cinnamon rolls, Catie!
made these today and they turned out amazing ! was wondering if i could make the dough ahead of time, store in fridge/freezer, and back them the next morning ? Thanks !
Hi Rose! I wouldn’t recommend making these in advance since the baking powder begins working immediately and could lose some of its “oomph” if frozen/made too far in advance.
Mine did not turn out so great. I cooked for amount of time suggested, but they came out horribly pale and hard. I followed everything as written. First time to try making from scratch. The frosting was delish, though.
I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the recipe, Dawn. I’ve never experienced that with this recipe. Oven temperatures (as well as baking dishes) can cause great variances in the bake time. Do you have an oven thermometer to ensure your oven is running at the correct temperature?
I really never thought of making homemade cinnamon rolls!! This morning I thought I could try and I used this recipe and I promise I loved them so very much!!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
every time I make these the dough ends up being super super sticky and basically un kneadable is their a reason for this?? I love the recipe and they tasted great just a hassle when it comes to the kneading step??
Hi Sophie! If it’s particularly humid where you live, you may need to adjust the recipe by adding more flour prior to rolling.
Unable to have milk. Can you use oat milk and get the same results?
That should work, Pat! You may need to adjust the flour but just do it based on how the dough feels when you’re kneading it and add more if it gets too sticky. :)
Sounds like an incredible recipe. I have an abundance of self rising flour. Would this work? Maybe an adjustment or two. I could kill two birds with one stone!
Regards
Hi Terrence – I haven’t tried that sub so I’m not 100% positive, but my gut tells me it would! Just omit the baking powder and salt from the recipe. Let me know if you give it a shot!
they tasted amazing and looked delicious, and the smell made the whole house hungry right from the start you could smell the sweet cinnamon smell all throughout the house. it was my first time eating and making cinnamon scrolls but i certainly dont regret it.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Amazing! turned out better than I expected seeing as it doesn’t have yeast.
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Jamie!
Hi I’m going to make these Thanksgiving morning. Can I prepare it the night before?
Hi Tracy! I wouldn’t recommend making these in advance since the baking powder begins working immediately and could lose some of its “oomph” if frozen/made too far in advance.
Legit the best cinnamon rolls I have ever made, and I am an avid baker!! I cannot believe how light and fluffy they are without there being any yeast. This is seriously a GENIUS recipe! Followed it exactly and my rolls were perfectly baked right at 28 minutes. Would not change a thing! THANK YOU!
Hi! I love this recipe! For a pretty long time now, I’ve been looking for a delicious cinnamon roll recipe. I’ve tried a few in the past, and they never worked out. This recipe is not just simple, but very yummy! I made it with my best friend, and we enjoyed them very much!
Quick question though, how long can these rolls last in the fridge?
Thank you, and I love your recipes!
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Marisa! The cinnamon rolls will last up to five days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Ok, thank you so much!
You’re welcome!
AMAZING
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Alyvia!
It’s funny when Kelly just post/show high rated comments. I did try the recipe and followed instructions carefully, 20-30mins baking time almost burnt my cinnamon rolls.
Hi Kari – I don’t only post/show high rated comments. My team and I moderate all comments and only approve those that don’t include profanity or threats. Sorry you didn’t enjoy the recipe.
Tried and taste good. Cravings somehow satisfied, But your baking time advise 20-30mins??? Didn’t work. made some of it almost toasted,glad I took it out of the oven before it all burnt!
Hi Kari – Feel free to adjust the baking time as needed.
everyone loved the rich cinnamon taste of these buns
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
It’s easy and yummy I have a question though can you freeze this too.? Thank you
Hi Ruby – I’ve never tried freezing these cinnamon rolls so I’m not certain how the texture/taste would be once thawed. Let me know if you give it a shot!
Made these a year ago and am coming back cause my brother and I missed them
Yay! I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Graycie!
Ok I will try it without the convection however, the problem was the rolls would not brown. Has anyone else tried these with a gluten free flour? Should I add more baking powder?
Thank you
Hi Christina! If you want them more golden brown, you can brush them with melted butter prior to baking.
I made these but used King Arthur Gluten free flour. I added walnuts and raisins to the filling. It was taking long to brown, the dough looked raw after 30 mins. Convection oven at 350f. I kept adding minutes and the outer part was like a rock. I did devour the inner layer of two. Delicious. Help! I would love to try again but need to use gluten free. Thank you
Christina
Hi there! I wouldn’t recommend using the “convection” setting, as the rolls will brown long before they bake inside.
Best cinnamon bun recipe I’ve ever tried!! Made a batch last week and they didn’t last 2 days in my house…. I’m busy making my 2nd batch now
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled to read this, Emelia!
This was my first time making cinnamon rolls and I used your recipe because I didn’t have any yeast, it was so easy to follow and the result was DELICIOUS! Thank you, I will definitely use this again!
You are so welcome, Jenna! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Excellent the sugar and cinnamon added the to the dough is what makes it for a no yeast cinnamon roll! This is a keeper of a recipe
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Jessika!
I tried the cinnamon rolls with no yeast. I made my dough in the breadmaker and doubled the recipe. I got 2 dozen about 1 inch height-4-5 inches round- nice-soft-easy. My husband ate one when they got out of the oven. When I took them out of the oven I put the melted butter and vanilla together and sprinkled with the convection sugar. He loves them. Glad I doubled the recipe! Going to freeze half and eat as required. Thanks
I’m so glad you and your husband enjoyed the recipe, Darlene!
Love how easy these are to make!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Kari!
These were very yummy!!!! Easy to make and easy to eat! Thank you.
You are so welcome, Maddy! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Wow! Made them twice in two days! Family and guests went crazy for the cream cheese frosting! Thanks
Woohoo! I’m so happy to read this, Matthew!
I tried these and they were the boom!!!
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Yummy, yummy, yummy. I made these when I needed something really quick for folks who came in unannounced and I had nothing sweet in the house. Was a big hit. Many thanks for this recipe. Sure will be my “go to” from now on.
Amazing! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Mary!
I apparently can’t do math with cutting and accidentally cut them into 12. I just adjusted the amount in the pan and cook time being that they were thinner than they should have been. I also used the ends with the extra pieces in the other pan because… why not! The only thing I can say is that I will probably not put the topping on again because that was a lot of sugar!
I’m glad you enjoyed the cinnamon rolls, Jessica!
You can easily cut the sugar in the dough in half because the filling is sweet enough.
I spent about an hour on the prep time to make sure I did it correctly the first time.
They’re dense and taste more like a cookie than a roll.
Very nice alternative to yeast dough.
Try it!
Margie
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Margie!
Delicious recipe. I recommend. Five stars. I don’t let the dough rise and it turns out great. Thank you for this recipe without yeast. I made them for me and my sister and we loved it.
I’m so thrilled you and your sister enjoyed the recipe!
Have made these a bunch of times have always turned out great not a cream cheese person just swapped it out for powdered sugar, butter and vanilla icing glaze. Can these be made and refrigerated for a couple of days before baking?
Hi Theresa! I wouldn’t recommend making these in advance since the leavener begins working immediately and could lose some of its “oomph” if frozen/made too far in advance.
these were so good!! i made some for my whole family and they’re obsessed, thank you!
I’m so glad to read this, Sam!
Hi, can I use gluten free flour or whole wheat flour for this recipe. Thanks
Gluten-free flour should work!
They were amazing, im not the best baker, but these were so easy for me and they tasted so good! My family loved them, for sure will make again.
Woohoo! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Amariah!
These are perfect for that sudden craving for cinnamon rolls! They are super quick, easy and fun to make. Delicious!
Yes, yes and yesssss! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Tammy!
They came out so tasty and easy to make!! Can I cook them in air fryer to?
I’ve never tried that so I’m not sure!
Dead simple and simply delicious!
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Kristen!
My daugther was craving for cinnamon rolls and tried this recipe. It was great and we both loved it.
I added some grated chocolates in the fillings. And it was awesome.
Thanks for the recipe.
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Juleene!
I like that there is no yeast in the recipe. It scares me. Lol. But these were easy. The icing turned out a little thin for me. But I can play with that. But still baking they smell awesome.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Tanya!
Can you freeze them?
Hi Carol – I’ve never tried freezing these cinnamon rolls so I’m not certain how the texture/taste would be once thawed. Let me know if you give it a shot!
Hi Carol! I’ve tried freezing homemade cinnamon rolls before, and it always turns out fine for me. Though make sure not to freeze the icing, because when you heat up the rolls again it will become a very skinny and thin texture.
Kelly, I’ve been using your recipes for seven years now! You’re my ‘go to’ for easy and delicious foods; whether it’s “what’s for supper”, or simple snacks and drinks.
These cinnamon rolls are super easy and delicious!!! I mean, it’s almost humorous!! I didn’t have cream cheese (please don’t judge me!) so I simply spread butter over the top and let it melt… Mmmmm… Thank you! Again and again!!
Love, love, LOVE reading this Ann Marie! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying Just a Taste for the past seven years! :)
Loved it the first time! I was wondering whether I can add sultanas to this recipe?
Sure!
This was a great recipe – I actually made them with extra sugar and cinnamon (in the dough and spread) but did not add frosting. This made them great Cinnamon Bun’s. Amazing thank you
Awesome! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Cher!
We are still baking it but it looks and smells really good
Enjoy!
baking for years, using various old recipes because I am not young. This is by far the best I have come across over the years. Kudos…….I use a different icing, more of a glaze……..
WOW! Love reading this, Vivi! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe :)
Easy recipe. I found they needed a good 30 minutes to finish cooking. Will make again!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Tammy!
I baked these for my family and my little brother went crazy for them. It was so simple and fast, and resulted in an amazing product. Will definitely be making again in the future.
I’m so thrilled to read this, Sam!
Amazing!!! The taste and texture I would BOTH rate 10/10!!! I also loved how easy this recipe was, and the fact that I had everything I needed already in my kitchen. I replaced the whole milk with oat milk! My husband loved them too, and I shared this recipe with so many people! A crowd pleaser in the future for sure…. thank you!
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled to read this, Helena!
amazing
I love the recipe, sadly I did not have cream cheese so I did not get to try out the icing. I had to use GF flour and that definitely contributed to how they turned out. They did not rise, or even fall in the oven. They stayed exactly as they were before I baked them, so that was a little confounding. (Yes I did but the baking powder in) So they were OK but I was hoping for something a bit more pillowy but I am not complaining because that is kind of what you get when you don’t use yeast(and use GF flour).
Thanks so much for your feedback, Kezia!
All of the other recipes I use never give me enough flavor, but this gave me lots of flavor. My whole family liked this. Thanks so much.
I’m so glad your family enjoyed the recipe, Naomie!
When I normally use other recipes they never have enough filling, but this was perfect. Thank you so much!
You are so welcome, Naomie! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe :)
super easy !! thanks :)
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Zara!
These were great! How many calories are there?
Hi there! You can find the estimated nutritional info by clicking on the purple button below the recipe that says ESTIMATED NUTRITION INFORMATION. :)
First recipe I ever tried for cinnamon rolls & I honestly haven’t even looked for another one because this is so yummy & easy!!
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Kendra!
Is it at all possible to substitute the whole milk for almond milk instead?
That should work! Almond milk is a bit thinner than whole milk so you may need to adjust the flour but just do it based on how the dough feels when you’re kneading it and add more if it gets too sticky. :)
These were so easy and amazingly good. My husband is a cinnamon roll snob. He also hates icing. I gave him one without and one with icing! He LOVED the lightness of the icing . Then he said, ” You know, these are going to affect my waistline now if you keep making these!” He wants them on a regular rotation! Score! Next time I’ll add nuts! Yummy and fast!!! Thank you!
Woohoo! I’m thrilled you and your husband enjoyed the cinnamon rolls, Beth!
My granddaughter age 10 and I made these cinnamon rolls. We chose this recipe to avoid the lengthy time when using yeast. My only concern was the time to cook (30 minutes at 350 degrees). They looked very light and uncooked at the end of that time so I added five more minutes; still not looking very done so kept adding more minutes. Finally I was afraid they would be too dry so took them out. They tasted fine but a little doughy. Should I have cooked at a higher temperature or just added more time in the beginning? I read where 375 degrees was the optimum for cinnamon rolls.
Hi there! I’ve never experienced that with this recipe. Oven temperatures (as well as baking dishes) can cause great variances in the bake time. Do you have an oven thermometer to ensure your oven is running at the correct temperature?
Any tips for making these rolls in a hit and humid climate? Find the best is not kind to any Christmas dough related baking.
Hi there! Humidity would actually help them rise!
I am into my 3rd try…..love them¸
added raisins to my last batch !
I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Anna!
I just made this. It sure is a great idea. I wonde, instead of cutting the log into 9, can I cut the log into smaller rolls?
Sure! You’ll just need to adjust the bake time :)
Hiii, can I freeze them and then bake them?
Hi there! I wouldn’t recommend making these in advance since the leavener begins working immediately and could lose some of its “oomph” if frozen/made too far in advance.
Hi there,
Could I use almond milk instead of whole milk and a vegan butter to make a dairy free version?
Hi Amanda – I haven’t made this recipe with those substitutions so I can’t say for certainty what the results would be. Let me know if you give it a shot!
Omg these were amazing. 10/10
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
I made this recipe (I did half) and it was awesome! Very easy! Doing half, I ended up getting 4 scrolls which were delicious!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Can these be made and frozen.
Hi Shay – I’ve never tried freezing these cinnamon rolls so I’m not certain how the texture/taste would be once thawed. Let me know if you give it a shot!
Hi I havent tried the recipe yet but can I use water instead of milk?
Hi Aaliyah – That *should* work. Water is thinner than whole milk so you may need to adjust the flour but just do it based on how the dough feels when you’re kneading it and add more if it gets too sticky.
Can you make these up the night before and cook them
In the morning
Hi Traci – I wouldn’t recommend that because the baking powder starts reacting as soon as it’s combined with the liquid, so if you make the dough ahead of time, the baking powder will lose all of its lifting power and the rolls won’t puff up at all.
Superb. I like getting right to the yummy taste instead of chewing through doughy fat ones. Good stuff.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Mike!
I tried this recipe. It’s so simple compared to recipes using yeast! Loved it! Gave it to my son for breakfast and he loved it!! Will definitely make it again!!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Mandy!
Woke up craving cinnamon rolls but didn’t have any of those from a can. Found this recipe and said why not. Loved them. Won’t buy any of those can kinds any more. Recipe quick, easy and all the ingredients in the house. Nothing like home made on a cold morning.
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Can you use Almond Milk or does it have to be whole milk?
Hi Jackie! That should work. Almond milk is a bit thinner than whole milk so you may need to adjust the flour but just do it based on how the dough feels when you’re kneading it and add more if it gets too sticky. :)
This recipe was perfect to satisfy my cinnamon bun cravings. Thank you for the recipe!
You are so welcome, Grace! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Yep, it worked beautifully. My first time too. The timing was beautiful. I had one minute to spare. Got the kitchen cleaned and the icing made while they cooked.
The only thing I will change next time is the roll up process. I had my roll laying in a skim of flour. It was too much. Made the edges a little dry, but nothing icing didn’t fix. That icing is great.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Christine!
This was my first time
Doing cinnamon rolls from scratch and it was an easy enough recipe to follow, so I don’t know where I went wrong. When I took my rolls out of the oven it looks like a good amount of the brown cinnamon and sugar had leaked out of the bottom of them as they were all sitting in a small brown puddle. Still looked, smelled, and tasted good though!
Hi Jackie – Did you roll the dough somewhat tightly so the spiral was nicely defined? A snug roll is what you’re aiming for. :)
I usually make homemade yeast cinnamon rolls. However, this particular Saturday morning I was craving rolls and didn’t want to spend all day making them. I found your recipe online and loved how easy it looked – no yeast or eggs. I gave it a shot and loved how they turned out! So wonderfully easy AND tasty! I don’t care for cream cheese frosting, but had frosting I put on my cinnamon rolls. YUMMY!! Thank you so much for sharing. I will be making them again.
Yay! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Pamela!
Awesome! It comes out really soft and moist. And i love the idea of not using yeast.. as yeast doesn’t come handy in my kitchen most of the time( specially when you have cravings for cinnamon rolls with out advance notice). My hubby loves it too.. Hands down to this recipe… Cheers for sharing…i put some crash walnuts in to the filling and still turns out amazing.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Janelle!
So delicious! My first time making homemade cinnamon rolls and they turned out really well. So easy to follow and I even experimented a little and added a splash of lemon juice to the milk/butter combination! Will definitely be making these again! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Awesome! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Blake!
So, mine looked so heavy when putting on pan and then cooking them they hardly got any bigger and quite frankly so ugly! ….but… my kids loved them. Despite the texture and look being way different they were decent tasting and quick fix to craving cinnamon rolls! I will do it again for sure
Hi Maegan! These cinnamon rolls do have a slightly denser texture and chewier bite than the classic confection. I’m glad your kids enjoyed them! :)
What if dont have milk???
Hi Nadia – You could use non-dairy milk. It’s a bit thinner than whole milk so you may need to adjust the flour but just do it based on how the dough feels when you’re kneading it and add more if it gets too sticky. :)
OMG Kelly! I just made these cinnamon rolls today and veganised them. Can’t believe how easy they are and still so fluffy, moist and delicious. This is going to be my go to recipe from now on. I LOVED THEM!! Thank youu so much for sharing this recipe :)
Woohoo! This is what I love to read! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe :)
Hi is it possible for me to use almond milk
Hi Kaelia! That should work. Non-dairy milk is a bit thinner than whole milk so you may need to adjust the flour but just do it based on how the dough feels when you’re kneading it and add more if it gets too sticky. :)
Great recipe!!! This was not only yeast free it was also hassle free. I loved that there was no yeast used. (Don’t like the taste) Its Sunday morning and my family has decided to make every Sunday morning cinnamon roll Sunday. Which is fine with me because they are easy to make, I have most of the ingredients in my pantry. This recipe is fantastic!!!
Yay! I’m so thrilled you and your family enjoyed the cinnamon rolls, Donna!
This was great. Will take a couple of tries to perfect 5he dough, but I like the removal of yeast. Appreciate the comments of others. I reck9n my grandkids will love these. Will try also with watery sugar topping.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Toni!
Recipe looks great. Can water or fruit juice be used instead of the milk or vegan milk? I have butter flavoured marge. Thanks.
I haven’t tried those substitutions, Susan, so I can’t say for certain what the results would be.
This recipe was great ! I searched for no-yeast cinnamon rolls and I had everything used in this recipe. My cinnamon rolls came out awesome ! Thanks for this very useful recipe ! :)
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed the cinnamon rolls, Delilah!
So I am a very inexperienced baker and I was able to make these and they came out great! Great recipe-maybe better than Cinnabon’s! My only complaint was that I could still taste the cream cheese in the icing even after thoroughly blending, even with adding sugar. Anyway, thank you!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Sam! And here’s a link to my fave vanilla glaze in case you’d like to give it a try next time: https://www.justataste.com/pizza-dough-cinnamon-rolls-recipe/ :)
This was simple and great!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Robbin!
I was looking for a no-yeast cinnamon roll recipe and decided to try this one. After rolling out the dough, the individual rolls were smaller than I thought they should be, and not quite as tight, so I baked them in a muffin tin, thinking that would keep them from unraveling. I baked for 25 mins and they came out pretty near perfect! I also used zero-sugar oat milk instead of whole milk. This recipe was so easy, I’ll definitely use it again. My baking skills are hit-or-miss, so this gave me a nice confidence boost. :) Thanks!
Yay! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Cathy!
Can I substitute the milk for vegan milk?
That should work! Non-dairy milk is a bit thinner than whole milk so you may need to adjust the flour but just do it based on how the dough feels when you’re kneading it and add more if it gets too sticky. :)
I have all the ingredients for these already except the whole milk. Would skim milk work ok?
Hi Linda – That works! It’s a bit thinner than whole milk so you may need to adjust the flour but just do it based on how the dough feels when you’re kneading it and add more if it gets too sticky. :)
Love how these turned out tastewise! My only issue was aesthetics. How can I avoid the rolls unravelling in the oven? Also, the sugar melted and leaked in the tray, was this to be expected?
Hi Hannah – Did you roll the dough somewhat tightly so the spiral was nicely defined? A snug roll is what you’re aiming for. Some of the sugar will leak into the baking dish, but I imagine more of yours did if the rolls unraveled.
Made them today, out here in sunny,
heat-waved, southern CA. Very yummy and easy, I had a blast making them. You’re the BOSS, Kelly.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Jan!
Loved this recipe!! The frosting was perfect and cinnamon roll was exactly what i was looking for!
Only alteration (For the dough) ; I added a 1/4 cup room temp. butter and cut it in with a pastry cutter. Subsequently, i got a supper flakey texture similar to that of a croissant. :)
Awesome! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Tina!
Loved this recipe!! The frosting was perfect and cinnamon roll was exactly what i was looking for!
Only alteration (For the dough) ; I added a 1/4 cup room temp. butter and cut it in with a pastry cutter. Subsequently, i got a supper flakey texture similar to that of a croissant.
I am making mine using gluten free 1 to 1 baking flour hope they will come out good!!!
Looking forward to hearing your results, Candace!
I really enjoyed this recipe, but my dough took a little longer to roll out then normal, it was just a little thick and hard, is it something I did or is that meant to happen. Thanks. Have a great day!
Hi Charlie! Did you allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes before rolling it?
Hi Kelly, I think I may have messed up the recipe somewhere along the line and I was hoping you might have some thoughts/advice. They turned out kind of hard and crunchy. I kept them in the oven for much longer (about 45 mins) because they stayed very pale even after 40 minutes. I was wondering if maybe they were crunchy because I kept them in for so long but then I don’t know how to get them not-pale or maybe it’s an over-kneading problem? Lmk if you have any thoughts! Thank you!
Hi there! The rolls definitely ended up crunchy because of the extended bake time. They should only bake for 25 to 30 minutes until they are pale golden.
Can you use 2% milk or does it have to be whole milk?
That should work! It’s a little thinner than whole milk so you may need to adjust the flour but just do it based on how the dough feels when you’re kneading it and add more if it gets too sticky. :)
I never thought I’d say this about a nonyeasted cinnamon roll recipe but these are amazing and we’ve worked them into regular breakfast rotation when I haven’t planned for my favorite sourdough recipe (so 90% of the time that I wake up wanting cinnamon rolls). They’re wonderful! Thank you!
Yay! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Carolyn!
Hi Kelly! I dont have confectioners sugar. What can I substitute it with? Thanks!
Hi Rizza! You could use regular white sugar but it’ll have a much more gritty texture.
Today i am going to make this tasty cinnamon rolls.
I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Hi Kelly, It’s my first time here and I’m excited to try your recipe.
I wanted to ask if the timing and temperature you provided for a regular or convection oven.
Thank you!
Regular ol’ oven!
Hey Kelly! can you freeze these? or freeze the dough?
Hi Emily! I’ve never tried freezing these cinnamon rolls so I’m not certain how the texture/taste would be once thawed. Let me know if you give it a shot!
Easy Cinnamon- superb, yummy
These were so fun to make! I love This recipe!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed it, Gillian!
hey! i want to try this recipe but i only have lactose free milk instead of whole milk, table salt instead of kosher salt, and baking soda instead of baking powder :< the measurements might be different and im not sure if it'll work out or not. Please help me out, thank you!
Hi Tiffany! Baking powder and baking soda don’t have a 1:1 substitute ratio so that won’t work. Sorry!
hi does anyone have the ingredients in grams instead of cups
Hi Lucy! I have never made this recipe with metric measurements but you are welcome to use an online converter. :)
Love this recipe it tastes delicious, the only thing was they tasted a bit like a scone? A bit too heavy? What can I do to make them taste lighter and not as dense
Hi Tayla – The cinnamon rolls have a slightly denser texture and chewier bite than the classic confection because they are made without yeast. :)
Looks delicious! Could i substitute whole milk for lowfat milk? Thank you!
Hi Katie – That should work! It’s a bit thinner than whole milk so you may need to adjust the flour but just do it based on how the dough feels when you’re kneading it and add more if it gets too sticky. :)
I wasn’t really sure at first, and then I decided to try it. This was a REALLY good recipe but they came out sloppy because I didn’t roll the logs up tight lol.
We’ve all been there! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
I made these last night and omg they were delish! I didn’t even have a dough roller and I ended up using a water bottle I had. Even without a roller, they were so easy to make! the dough was easy to roll. I just had to add extra flour! Thank you so much for this recipe!! They tasted amazing!!
Woohoo! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Mel!
really good!
Love this easy and delicious recipe! Just subscribed and looking forward to more recipes!!!!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Michelle! Welcome to Just a Taste :)
If I want to freeze them -at what stage is best and then what temp/time to bake/reheat?
Thanks!
Hi Nicole – I’ve never tried freezing these cinnamon rolls so I’m not certain how the texture/taste would be once thawed. Let me know if you give it a shot!
Delicious !
And so way to make. The first batch was eaten in 2 days! Baking a second batch as requested by everyone.
Thanks
Love reading this, Wayne! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipe!
These are so good and pretty simple to make. Question, can you leave them out on the counter with the icing after cooking or do they need to be refrigerated if not all ate in one setting?
Hi Mindi – I’d recommend storing them in the fridge :)
Just made these today, but with a savory filling of chorizo, onion, jalapeno, shredded potato and queso fresco. They are beautiful! I panicked when I realized I didn’t have yeast for this concoction, and your recipe saved the day. I even ‘iced’ them with homemade nacho cheese sauce! Thank you!
WOW, Kate, that sounds amazing!
This was an amazing recipe will definitely be using over recipes from you.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Zoe! Welcome to Just a Taste :)
Delicious and such a simple recipe.
Remind me of my mum’s cooking when I was a kid.
Now Introducing this delicacy to some Aussie mates.
Awesome! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Wayne!
This is the 3rd time I’ve made this delicious recipe. Had to make them for a friend’s birthday. Everyone loves them!!
I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Domingo!
super easy, especially with limited ingredients! Perfect for a quick baked snack or beginner baker
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Heather!
The rolls didn’t puff up at all but nevertheless, they turned out quite yummy.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the cinnamon rolls, Zara! And unlike traditional cinnamon rolls, which rise, puff and then fill a baking dish as they bake, these cinnamon rolls won’t have the same amount of rise. :)
Made a vegan version of these lovely cinnamon rolls, and it was gorgeous! Thanks for the lovely recipe :)!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Wil!
This recipe was amazing! My whole family enjoyed them. I would definitely make this again.
I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed the cinnamon rolls, Carolyn!
the rolls weren’t puffing up but otherwise delicious!
These were so good love them I made them with my grandma
Yay! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Made it this morning, it was amazing!!!! Perfect. Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it, Jay!
I just made this recipe and they were so good! It’s such a foolproof recipe and so easy to make. I made another frosting recipe as I had no cream cheese. Thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the cinnamon rolls, Rishma!
The best ever I made them and ended up making 5 more batches for my family so tender and soft ❤️❤️❤️Love it keep up the good work
So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Hi Kelly these were a great hit! A quick and easy dessert when you don’t have eggs. I made them for my parents anniversary and everyone loved them. I think they will now be on permanent rotation
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Loren!
Loved making these with my daughter, they taste delicious although we decided not to make the cream cheese frosting as we didn’t have any cream cheese but these cinnamon roll tasted incredible by themselves!
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Emma-Rose!
Hello, I would like to make these for breakfast but all I have is self rising flour. Can I use this instead of all purpose flour. What will be the substitutions for salt and baking powder. Thank you.
Hi Tyler – I haven’t tried that sub so I’m not 100% positive, but my gut tells me it would! Just omit the baking powder and salt from the recipe. Let me know if you give it a shot!
Would the frosting work with regular white sugar because I unfortunately do not have confectioners sugar
It should but it’ll have a much more gritty texture.
My spouse can’t have gluten and loves baked goods. I love experimenting, learning, and baking, so it works out really well.
I tried this recipe with my own poorly mixed hand made gluten free flour blend (to which I added even more starch and xanthan gum, just to be sure) and made a few other adjustments (almond milk instead of cow milk, avocado oil instead of butter in the dough, plus extra oil to account for the fat that was missing from the milk substitution).
It was sticky while kneading it so I needed to add more flour; but it was still sticky.
I was so proud of myself when I succeeded in rolling it out, rolling it up with the filling, and cutting it into pieces (much more thinly than reconmended).
They never turned golden so I ended up baking them for a very long time.
Probably all of my adjustments led to them turning out way more like biscotti than cinnamon rolls, but my spouse, roommates, and I loved them nonetheless!
Thanks so much for the easy recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
I made them and they tasted very good you are a great cook .
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Hannah!
you say to “Brush the dough all over with the melted butter then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.” but the BUTTER was melted and combined with the milk and mixed into flour…….. should i melt MORE butter to brush on????
Hi there! As noted in the recipe above under “For the filling,” you will need 1 Tablespoon melted butter to brush the dough with.
Super easy and tasted great!
So GOOD!
they are not fluffy like a regular one but they are perfect so easy to follow the recipe!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the cinnamon rolls!
If I make them tonight can I freeze them and use green tomorrow ?
Hi there! I wouldn’t recommend making these in advance since the leavener begins working immediately and could lose some of its “oomph” if frozen/made too far in advance.
Would this work with 1% milk?
That should work! It’s just a bit thinner than whole milk so you may need to adjust the flour but just do it based on how the dough feels when you’re kneading it and add more if it gets too sticky. :)
so good! I am 10 and made this in 30 min. it is so good and i love it
This is better than food network
Amazing! I’m so glad you enjoyed the cinnamon rolls, Jude!
So good
and so easy
I love this recipe
My family loves it
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
super easy & delicious! I used gluten free all purpose flour & they came out great
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Shannon!
Delicious ,thank you for your recipe .super easy, no yeast,brilliant
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
The recipe looks so goood! I am planning on making them tomorrow. Would the recipe still work out well if I halved all of the ingredients?
Sure!
These are not only delicious, but the dough is so beautiful and so easy to work with. The rolls are tender and stay fresh for at least a couple of days – just in case there are any leftovers. I will definitely be making these often!
Yay! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Kathy!
fantastic easy to follow. totally worth telling my friends how yummy …did not last long in my house!!!
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Debra!
This is super easy to make, but I was wondering if you think preparing the dough and keeping it in a jar in the fridge until I’m ready to bake them would hurt anything?
Otherwise, I may well mix my dry dough ingredients and tape a list of wet ingredients/their amounts to it to keep ready to mix it.
Hi there! I wouldn’t recommend that because the baking powder starts reacting as soon as it’s combined with the liquid, so if you make the dough ahead of time, the baking powder will lose all of it’s lifting power and the rolls won’t puff up at all.
Delicious!!
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Maddy!
Just put the rolls in the oven and I’m making the frosting now. They smell heavenly and the recipe was very specific and easy to follow! I’m only 14 but it wasn’t even that difficult for me! I would definitely recommend especially if you don’t have yeast like me!
Amazing, Hailee! Enjoy!
After a long day at work my siblings and I started to cook since our parents were still at work, I decided to use this recipe and made cinnamon rolls to cheer us up. Good to know that while we’re adulting we still love cinnamon rolls, they were delicious! Thank you!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Kim!
How do you use the microwave to heat up milk and butter
Hi Juliana! Combine the milk and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the butter is melted.
Amazing. I am only ten and made this by my self. So delicious even without the frosting
That’s amazing! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
This recipe looks really simple as I love to bake but am only 13. Thank you so much for this recipe!!
I’m thrilled that you’re 13 and love to bake, Emily! I hope you enjoy this recipe, I’m looking forward to hearing your results!
Turned out great! Very easy to follow directions, so even this beginner didn’t mess it up.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Jeffrey!
Made these AWESOME cinnamon rolls for Mother’s Day for my sister( added raisins) which she loves..Didn’t have sea salt though..( ran out) used regular salt was still YUMMMY…Thank you for such a Wonderful recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Jessica!
great to see a recipe without yeast, looks more like my mothers. will make these and report back.
I hope you enjoy the recipe, Mary!
Made these for my wife for mother days! My 3 year old even helped! They were super easy and amazing! Thanks for the excellent recipe!
You are so welcome, Robbie! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe :)
its a tad bit cakey instead of bready which i get because no yeast but still soooo sooo yummy. absolutely delish!!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
We prefer cinnamon rolls with caramel and nuts rather than frosting and they were delicious – I’ve made two batches in two days. Thank you for this recipe :)
I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Denise!
Any suggestion if I don’t have cream cheese?
If you have butter, you can make a buttercream frosting! https://www.justataste.com/video-easy-buttercream-frosting-recipe/
Can you prepare them and keep in fridge to cook the next am?
Hi Harmoni – I wouldn’t recommend that because the baking powder starts reacting as soon as it’s combined with the liquid, so if you make the rolls ahead of time, the baking powder will lose all of it’s lifting power and the rolls won’t puff up at all.
How do you think these will do with whole wheat flour?
I haven’t tried them with WW flour, but it’s not a 1:1 sub with AP flour, so I’d start out with only subbing in a 1/4 cup WW flour and go from there!
Thank you for all the amazing yummy n delicious recipes
You are so welcome, Lallie! I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying them :)
some of the best rolls i have tried
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Samia!
Best Cinnamon rolls i’ve ever, had! I used this recipe a few times, then couldn’t remember which website it was on so have spent an hour finding it again but i am so happy i have!!!
This recipe is great and so easy. I also like to try and avoid yeast so this is great.
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the cinnamon rolls recipe, Isabella!
great taste and my kids can even make it
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Made them with my 10 year old today and they were incredible!
We used Oatley oat milk and a dairy free butter but the taste was amazing.
We are going to make more and try out different rolling techniques as we made small bitesized rolls, which actually were perfect.
Thank you!
Love reading this! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Clive!
Delicious and very easy to make!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Angela!
I’ve been seeking the perfect cinnamon scrolls for several years now, and these were absolutely fantastic! Easy to make with ingredients in the cupboard (we did without the frosting). The dough was as described, and for us exactly how we like it. (Not a scone dough texture). Cant wait to try them again!
Yay! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the cinnamon rolls, Bridget!
Can I use almond milk instead of whole milk?
That should work! It’s just a bit thinner than whole milk so you may need to adjust the flour.
Hi! Made this for the first time and it was delicious! Thanks for a no yeast recipe :) question: if I wanted to make it a bit sweeter – at what point should I add a little more sugar?
You can always double up on the frosting, or add additional sugar to the dough :)
This recipe was really good and not difficult to follow at all! We ended up mashing a ripened banana and adding it to the center, along with the brown sugar and cinnamon, and that turned out nicely. The icing really tied it all together (although we only used half of both the vanilla extract and confectioner’s sugar than what was said in the recipe so it would not be as sweet). We will be making these again :)
Love the idea of adding banana to these, Ruthi! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed them!
I don’t have baking powder, so could I use cream of tartar instead?
Hi Jasmyn! I haven’t tried this substitution so I can’t say with certainty what the results would be but you can sub 1 teaspoon baking powder by mixing together 1/4 teaspoon baking soda with 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar. Let me know if you give it a shot!
I just found this recipe and am ready to try, but first a quick question. I have some milk 2% going south (sour) can i use that in the recipe?
Hi Judy – That should work! Try using 2/3 cup 2% milk + 1 tablespoon veg oil. You may need to adjust the flour but just do it based on how the dough feels when you’re kneading it and add more if it gets too sticky.
These were tasty and pretty easy to make! My rolling needs some work, but that didn’t impact the taste ;) My sister-in-law made these first and recommended to halve the frosting recipe, so I did – half was plenty for us!
Awesome! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Stephanie!
Can I use 2% milk or buttermilk? Thats all i have!
Hi Stephanie – That should work! Try using 2/3 cup 2% milk + 1 tablespoon veg oil. You may need to adjust the flour but just do it based off how the dough feels when you’re kneading it and add more if it gets too sticky. Looking forward to hearing your results!
hey there …my cinnamon rolls are still getting done ….its been 45 mins now but no sign of becoming brown ….what do I do ? hope this msg reaches in time
Hi there! Oven temperatures (as well as baking dishes) can cause great variances in the bake time. Do you have an oven thermometer to ensure your oven is running at the correct temperature? And is the rack in the center of the oven?
Absolutely loved this recipe!! Really didn’t want to wait for the dough to rise like typical yeast recipes, so this was a perfect alternative! Will definitely be maiming again soon :)
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the cinnamon rolls, Dani!
Came out perfect! My kids absolutely loved them and a much quicker alternative when you want cinnamon rolls on a whim but dont feel like waiting for the dough to rise.
YES! I’m so thrilled you and your family enjoyed the recipe, Sheryl!
So I’m mixing the sugar and cinnamon right into the dough. As I just read your directions it tells me to, is that what you meant. Thanks just clarifying. I’m so excited to make these.
Hi Ingrid – No, you don’t mix the cinnamon-sugar mixture into the dough. After you’ve rolled the dough into a 10×14-inch rectangle and brushed the dough all over with butter, you’ll sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top. I hope that helps to clarify!
I am making this recipe tomorrow for a Sunday breakfast and it looks delicious, but can you please clarify the step of melting the butter and milk together? In your notes you say you can’t use cold milk. So does the milk have to be room temp. prior to melting with the butter in the saucepan?
Hi there! When you warm the milk with the butter (to melt the butter) the milk will become warm as well. So you can start with cold milk.
Delicious! I put mine in an 8-inch pie plate with great results. Thank you for a recipe that I don’t have to get up extra early to make!
You are so welcome, Katina! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the cinnamon rolls!
Whats alternative for cream cheese bec its sold out in our nearby grocery
Hi Diane! I have a vanilla glaze recipe that’s great on cinnamon rolls. You can find the glaze recipe here: https://www.justataste.com/pizza-dough-cinnamon-rolls-recipe/
Excellent! First time making cinnamon rolls from scratch. Came out great.
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Paddy!
Hi Kelly!
Was wondering if your no yeast cinnamon rolls can be made the night before and refrigerated overnight.
Thank you!
Hi Kelly! I wouldn’t recommend doing that because the baking powder starts reacting as soon as it’s combined with the liquid, so if you make the rolls ahead of time, the baking powder will lose all of it’s lifting power and the rolls won’t puff up at all.
We used GF flour (cup for cup brand) and a 1/2 & 1/2 and 2% milk hybrid. They are sooo good and my nine year old son loved helping!
I’m thrilled that you enjoyed the recipe and I love that you got your son involved in the kitchen!
These were fantastic! I followed the directions exactly and they came out perfect. Will definitely be making these again! Thank you so much for providing a yeast free recipe since it’s so hard to find at the store at the moment!
You are so welcome, Nicole! I’m glad you enjoyed the cinnamon rolls!
Can I use lactose free 2% milk instead of whole milk?
Should work but might need a bit more flour!
I just popped these into the oven, and am getting ready to make the frosting. It was so easy to work the dough. I used coconut milk in place of whole milk and it worked out fine. I haven’t baked much since my girls were little, but this recipe is so easy I’m sure I’ll be doing more! Thank you!
Yay! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Ginger!
These were delicious!! Made them this morning for an Easter treat and everyone was happy with the end result. Would definitely make again!
Love reading this, Sara! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
I made these this morning and they were fantastic! So easy and delicious. Loved the frosting. Loved the texture of the rolls. And no yeast-yay! Thank you!
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the cinnamon rolls, Stacey!
Tried this recipe today with my daughter. Not sure in which part we failed to follow the instructions (but maybe on the 15 minute proofing part?). It still looked raw after 30 mins in the oven but took it out anyway avoiding the risk of being burnt. When we tasted it, it’s heavenly!!! Soft and chewy bun (but frankly it looked more like a biscuit) perfect with the frosting. I added chopped cashews in the filling. Everything tasted great together (minus the look). My picky son had 3 servings in one sitting (had to serve it in the dark though, LOL). Will do this again. Any tips on how to make it look like the photos above at least?
Hi Kristine! It’s so hard to say what could have happened to your cinnamon rolls but I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
These cinnamon rolls were the perfect alternative to making cinnamon rolls with yeast especially when you are needing something fairly quick. They turned out great and the frosting kept my husband raving for days! Would make again! Thanks for the easy recipe. :)
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Eva!
I am making these tomorrow morning for easter!! They look super good and delicious!
Amazing! Enjoy :)
Great quick recipe, loved them warm with just butter!! We can’t find yeast in the local stores, so this just fit in. Not quite as good as my grandmother used to make after she baked her bread, but very tasty.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Jim!
Hello, can you use bread flour for this recipe?
Hi Amber! I haven’t tried this recipe with bread flour so I’m not sure.
These are amazing! Quick, yummy, and such a fun way to keep us entertained for a little bit while stuck at home. Thank you!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Amy!
Can you please explain what you mean regarding the butter and milk?
Should milk be at room temperature?
Don’t understand what you mean
Need an answer as I want to make them on Easter
Hi Yolanda – The milk and butter must be melted together, which you can do in a small saucepan on the stove or in the microwave (directions are given in the recipe above).
Making these for Easter morning. Can I make them a day ahead and bake in the morning?
Hi Susan! I wouldn’t recommend doing that because the baking powder starts reacting as soon as it’s combined with the liquid, so if you make the rolls ahead of time, the baking powder will lose all of it’s lifting power and the rolls won’t puff up at all.
Just made these for an afternoon surprise for my family. They taste awesome. Be sure to read note about melting butter & warming milk . My dough wasn’t perfect and I think it’s because I rushed this part.
They look great and the icing is perfect !
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Dee!
These look AWESOME. I don’t want to visit a grocery store right now but I don’t have whole milk. Can I use 2%? I also have 32% whipping cream, can I use a combination of cream and milk?
That should work! Try using 2/3 cup skim milk + 1 tablespoon veg oil. You may need to adjust the flour but just do it based off how the dough feels when you’re kneading it and add more if it gets too sticky. Let me know how it goes and tag me on Insta if you share!
Hi there I’m in Australia and will be making these today. What is a good substitute for kosher salt.?
Hi Kim! You can use regular salt, however, I’d recommend using about half the amount as the recipe states otherwise your cinnamon rolls will be way too salty.
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Lisa!