Nothing quite compares to the smell of warm dough rising in the morning, especially when combined with the smell of warm cinnamon.
These sweet rolls are perfect with a cup of coffee, and they make a wonderful gift as well.
Don't you just love cold-weather mornings?
Easy Cinnamon Rolls {with cakemix}
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
Description
If you do not have Cinnamon Bun Cake Mix on hand or cannot find it, substitute with 1 cup vanilla or white cake mix and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
Ingredients
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Cinnamon Rolls:
- 1 cup (1/2 package) Pillsbury Cinnamon Bun Cake Mix
- 11/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package yeast
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1 egg
Filling:
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar
Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to the lowest setting, in my case 170 degrees F. Take an oven proof bowl, grease it and let it warm with the oven. Once the oven reaches the desired temperature, turn off.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix, flour, yeast and sugar. Set aside.
- Warm milk just until it's lukewarm - warm to the touch not hot.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the egg. Mix until crumbly, then add warm milk. If the mixture is too sticky, add 1/4 cup of flour until the dough becomes soft and pliable.
- Transfer the dough the greased bowl, cover and let sit in the oven until it has doubled. This may take about 11/2 - 2 hours.
- In the meantime, mix cinnamon and sugar.
- Once the dough has risen, remove of the oven and turn over onto a well-floured work surface. (you may have to preheat your oven to 170 degrees again to warm the oven for the second rising. Don't forget to turn it off once it heats up). Knead the dough for several minutes. Roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Spread softened butter all over the dough, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Roll the dough up tightly and cut into 10 rolls. Carefully place each roll into a pie plate cover and return to the oven until the dough has puffed up and filled out.
- Remove the rolls from the oven while you preheat the oven to 350 degrees for baking. Bake for about 25 minutes or until the rolls are golden around the edges. Remove and let cool completely on a cooling rack.
- Whisk together confectioner's sugar, maple syrup and milk for the glaze and drizzle liberally over all the rolls. Let the glaze set before servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
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xo,
Tammy
**I received the Pillsbury Cinnamon Bun Cake Mix for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Comedy Plus says
I used to make cinnamon rolls all the time. You're right about that smell throughout the house. Wonderful.
Have a blessed day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
tecsesq says
I live in nyc and don't find cinnamon roll cake mix at stores. can any alternative flavor of cake mix be used?
Living the Gourmet says
Hello, thank you for stopping by and visiting.
Yes, I listed a substitute for the Cinnamon Bun Cake Mix in the notes of the recipe box. You can use 1 cup of yellow cake mix or white cake mix and just add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to it.
I hope you enjoy this recipe and give it a try soon!
Have a wonderful evening!
Kate says
These would be just right on a cold morning....I can only imagine the smiles waking up to the wonderful smell of cinnamon rolls baking!
Heather @ My Sweet Mission says
Tammy, these cinnamon rolls look really delish and would be perfect for guests for a holiday breakfast!
Have a sweet weekend.
Heather
MySweetMission.net
gloria says
These cinnamon rolls look awesome Tammy:)
Love them:)
gloria says
I love cold mornings too!
Here we are in almost summer but I miss fall days.
And love when some days the mornings still are cold:)
xo
Louise says
I just looked out my window to see if it was snowing and guess what Tammy? It most certainly is! Cinnamon Rolls sound just about perfect about now and the fact that they are easy peasy makes them all the better.
As for cold weather mornings, I liked them a whole lot more before these ol' bones of mine started creaking, lol...
Your images are picture perfect Tammy, thank you so much for sharing...Hi to Mom:) Enjoy the first snow fall, I'm sure it's headed your way:)
Velva says
Warm cinnamon buns on a cold morning with a really good cup of coffee is divine.
Catherine, your easy to prepare cinnamon rolls look really good.
Velva
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Oh, YUM. I can almost smell these baking from here.
Kim Hollar says
That looks like a very easy recipe.
That might be fun to make, if I wouldn't eat them .:)
Easy for Christmas morning I think.
Have a lovely Friday.
Medeja says
I could eat such rolls for breakfast every day 🙂
Jerry E. Beuterbaugh says
I love cinnamon rolls as long as they do not contain too much cinnamon for my taste. For getting my mouth and lips burnt by one too many cinnamon toothpicks back in the 60s left me not liking the taste of cinnamon all that much.
Dottie Sauchelli Balin says
Dear Tammy, Fabulous post on Hot Cinnamon Rolls. I love it that you are making it from a cake mix. you are amazing, just like your mom, so very creative. I can smell the aroma from here and there is nothing like the aroma of hot cinnamon rolls baking in the oven. Your photos make me want to reach in the screen for one. The recipe is easy and I am printing this out as I am writing this...It's a keeper for sure..thanks Have a glorious weekend...Dottie 🙂
Laura says
Oh Catherine, I can only imagine how heavenly your house must smell. xo Laura
Amy (Savory Moments) says
Cinnamon rolls are such a special thing to make or wake up to on a lazy weekend morning. These look so good!
Beth says
Your photos are lovely. What a great way to wake up in the morning!
Danelle says
I love using cake mix to make cinnamon rolls. I'm going to have to look for that flavor at the store--they look delicious!
Ginny Hartzler says
Oh my gosh, I am literally salivating!! I think I can smell them through the screen. And with hot coffee, heaven!
Big Daddy Dave says
Tammy, I love cinnamon rolls and these look terrific! We've never tried this mix so thanks for the suggestion... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
A fantastic breakfast to wake up to! Those cinnamon rolls look so inviting.
sandie says
Okay I LOVE cinnamon rolls - but alas - not good for diabetes. I have to say they looked out of this world.
TexWisGirl says
look so very good!
Tanya Walton says
I adore cinnamon buns....the best I have ever eaten were in Sweden. I prefer mine without the glaze though...now I will have to see if I can get that cake mix here!!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
My son would love those!! Your pictures are making me want one now! Thank you for sharing such a yummy treat with us at Foodie Fridays!!
Rose says
These look tempting!
lenia says
They look mouthwatering! Love cinnamon rolls!
Hugs fro Greece,dear!
Sutapa Ghosh says
woooow...awesome make.....looks super delish.....!!!
Mary Frances says
These cinnamon rolls sound incredible! I love the cake mix idea. Easy and delicious!
Silvia Brisi says
They looks great!
Delicious!!
Penelope says
There are so yammy and delicius. We love them, in our family.
Have a nice weekend.
Kathy says
These look delectable! Perfect for a holiday morning!
the caked crusader says
These look amazing - I bet the smell while they're baking is beyond words!
Rosa says
Beautiful rolls! Very tempting.
Cheers,
Rosa
Alida says
Che spettacolo!! These rolls look really really seriously good. Very nice with cinnamon and icing sugar on top. A real treat. Bravissima!
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
Oh wow, this sounds delicious. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.
Diane Balch says
My kind of baking. Quick and easy. Thanks for bringing this by Weekend Bites. Pinned.
Denise says
Just popping in to let you know I am featuring your cinnamon rolls on Fridays Unfolded this week! Thanks for partying with us 🙂
Michelle says
I can almost smell these baking. Probably wishful thinking!
Love your photos.
Thanks for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo! These look perfect for Christmas morning.
Holly N @ Spend With Pennies says
My girls are going to go totally crazy for this!
GiGi Eats says
Cinnamon Rolls would definitely be included in my last meal!!!!!
Betsy | JavaCupcake.com says
I think I can smell these through my computer! YUM!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
These sound so delicious! They remind me of my aunts cinnamons rolls that are cake mix overnight rolls that we eat on Thanksgiving ever year. And the cinnamon roll mix? Love!
Sarah @ the magical slow cooker says
These look awesome! I've never tried that mix, but I must do it and use this recipe. BTW what a beautiful blog you have. Nice to meet you.
heather @french press says
NOTHING can compare to the smell of cinnamon rolls baking - not even close
Anna | ANNAdventure says
Must try these!!! I have such a weak spot for sweets and I LOVE cinnamon rolls! Yum!
Sandi Gaertner (@sandigtweets) says
These rolls look wonderful. Your photography is also beautiful.
Sue says
whwer's the recipe?
Living the Gourmet says
Hi Sue, the site has been under maintenance but the recipes should be loading now. Thank you for stopping by and enjoy the recipe!