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Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe {Video}

Published: Dec 12, 2018 · This post may contain affiliate links

There is nothing like the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls! I love how great they smell but let's be honest who has the time to make the dough from scratch these days. Today we are sharing this amazing Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe!

 

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Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Great Holiday Recipes
Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Icing
Instructions
Cream Cheese Icing Directions
Nutrition

Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

The best part of this Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe is you probably already have everything you need in your fridge and pantry. These are super quick and easy to whip up and taste sooooooo good!

You get the amazing smell and flavor of homemade cinnamon rolls without all of the hard work. That is a total win in my book!

Life is crazy right now as we prepare for the holidays! It feels like every day is flying by faster than the last one.

These semi-homemade cinnamon rolls are an easy way to make everyone in the family smile while you don't have to stress about making them from scratch.

 

I am starting to feel like I need to make these Easy Cinnamon Rolls again! Just looking at the photos has me thinking about how great they taste.

Ingredients needed for homemade cinnamon rolls

  • Store-bought pizza dough
  • Butter
  • Brown sugar
  • Cinnamon

Optional additional ingredients:

  • Raisins
  • Dried cranberries
  • Walnuts

Cream Cheese Icing Ingredients

  • Softened cream cheese
  • Butter
  • Powdered sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Milk

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Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

How to make easy Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe at home with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. 
Print Rate
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Tammilee Tips

Ingredients

  • 8 Ounce store-bought pizza dough
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • Optional additional ingredients: add in ½ cup raisins dried cranberries or walnuts if desired.

Cream Cheese Icing

  • 1 Ounce Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon Butter softened
  • ⅓ cup Confectioners Powdered Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk
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Instructions

  • Butter a baking dish and set aside
  • Preheat the oven to 375-degrees.
  • Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thick. Butter the dough. Gently press the brown sugar into the dough on top of the butter. Sprinkle with the cinnamon. (Top with optional ingredients if desired).
  • Cut the dough into 8 equal strips. Carefully roll the dough up. Place each roll in the prepared baking dish, about 1-inch apart
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until the rolls are golden brown.

Cream Cheese Icing Directions

  • Cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk.
  • Spread the icing over the warm rolls and serve immediately.
9X13 Pan
Parchment Paper

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 246mg11%
Potassium 23mg1%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 135IU3%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Recipe originally shared on January 18, 2016. Updated October 2020.

 

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