Lazy Morning Cinnamon Rolls

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Pizza dough is the secret shortcut in this 45-minutes-and-done recipe. It doesn't yield a fluffy Amish-style roll, but rather a breakfast treat with a toothsome chew, like the love child of cinnamon buns and garlic knots.

Lazy Morning Cinnamon Rolls
Hands On Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour

  • 1 pound purchased prepared pizza dough*

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • teaspoon salt

  • 3 tablespoons whole milk, divided

  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature

  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a roughly 12x6-inch rectangle.

  2. Spread butter evenly over dough. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Sprinkle mixture evenly over butter; pat gently.

  3. Starting on a long side, roll the dough into a tight spiral, tucking it as you go. Pinch to seal. Slice into 8 equal pieces. Arrange cut sides up in a greased 9-inch-round cake pan or baking dish. Press down gently on each roll to flatten slightly. Brush 2 tablespoons of the milk over the tops and sides of rolls. Bake until lightly golden and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes (190° internal temperature). Cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes.

  4. Whisk cream cheese with remaining 1 tablespoon milk until nearly smooth. Whisk in powdered sugar until smooth and glaze-like. Spread over cinnamon rolls. Serve warm.

*Shopping Tip

We like the fresh pizza dough from Trader Joe's because it's inexpensive and has no funny ingredients. Local pizzerias often sell dough, too, if asked. You can use a 13.8-ounce tube of refrigerated pizza dough in this recipe, but then switch to an 8-inch-round pan.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

289 Calories
9g Fat
48g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 289
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 284mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 5g
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 34mg 1%
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