Indulge in the ultimate morning delight with Bisquick Cinnamon Rolls! These fluffy, golden brown swirls of cinnamon and sugar are a breeze to make, thanks to the convenience of Bisquick.
I love cinnamon rolls just as much as the next person, but they can be a pain to make and can take a long time. With this cinnamon roll recipe, you'll have perfectly sweet, irresistibly aromatic rolls, perfect to enjoy with your first cup of coffee in the morning.
If you have some more time, these red velvet cinnamon rolls or Instant Pot cinnamon rolls are perfect to enjoy with your second cup of coffee!
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Why You'll Love These Easy Cinnamon Rolls
- No need to let the dough rise! When you are short on time but want to make sweet rolls, use Bisquick! Not only does it make the ultimate Bisquick pancakes, it makes lots of other ingredients too! In less than an hour you'll have homemade cinnamon rolls without having to let the dough rise.
- You only need a few ingredients! Bisquick is perfect to use in baking because it has a lot of ingredients already in it, like leavening agents, salt, and a little bit of sugar. That's why keeping a box of Bisquick in my pantry is always necessary! You can make banana bread with pancake mix, blueberry coffee cake, banana pancakes with Bisquick, zucchini casserole with Bisquick, or even Bisquick breakfast casserole.
- They are great for brunch! These warm rolls are perfect for a Christmas brunch, Easter brunch, Mother's Day brunch, or even a bridal shower. They taste amazing, are impressive, and could not be easier to make.
Ingredients in Bisquick Cinnamon Rolls
You only need a few simple ingredients to make these delicious cinnamon rolls!
- Bisquick mix. You can find Bisquick in the baking aisle at your local grocery store.
- Sugar. We will be using both brown sugar and granulated sugar. The brown sugar adds depth of flavor to the cinnamon sugar filling while the white sugar adds a little bit of sweetness to the dough.
- Butter. The butter needs to be softened to room temperature. Melted butter will spread over the dough too much and hard butter will rip the dough. Make sure the butter is softened.
- Heavy cream. Because these cinnamon rolls are using Bisquick, they tend to be a little drier than other cinnamon rolls. The heavy cream adds some moisture back to the cinnamon rolls as they bake.
- Powdered sugar. Combine powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to create a homemade glaze for the rolls.
See printable recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Step By Step Instructions
Glazing the Cinnamon Rolls
Tips and Tricks
- If you need help cutting the cinnamon rolls, use dental floss! Sounds crazy right? But it works! Grab a line of unflavored dental floss, place it under the dough log and bring it up to cut the log.
- The dough should be stiff enough to roll out, but not too wet. Add 1 tablespoon of milk more if the dough is too stiff, or 1 tablespoon more of Bisquick if the dough is too wet.
- Make sure your Bisquick is not expired. If the Bisquick is expired you will not get the delicious, fluffy texture in the rolls.
- If you do not have heavy cream, half and half or whole milk can be used instead.
- The rolls can be brown on the outside but still a little raw on the inside. If that happens, cover the pan with aluminum foil until the baking is completed.
Variations and Add Ins
- Raisins and nuts. Add the raisins and nuts right into the cinnamon rolls when you sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the dough.
- Chocolate chips. Just like raisins and nuts, semi-sweet chocolate chips can be added to the rolled out dough and will add a melty, chocolatey goodness to the rolls.
- Make them gluten free! Use gluten free Bisquick instead of regular Bisquick in this recipe for a gluten free option.
- Add different spices. Add pumpkin pie spice or nutmeg to the cinnamon mixture for a warmer Fall flavor.
- Glaze with a cream cheese glaze. Just like in this Instant Pot Carrot Cake, use this cream cheese icing and ice the cinnamon buns with it.
How To Store Bisquick Cinnamon Rolls
Once the cinnamon rolls have cooled to room temperature, cover them with plastic wrap or remove them from the baking pan and place them in an airtight container. Keep them on the counter for up to 4 days.
To make these ahead of time, cut the cinnamon roll dough into pieces, place them in the greased baking dish. Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and bake the cinnamon rolls when you are ready.
You can also freeze the cinnamon rolls once they are baked and before you add the glaze to the cinnamon roll. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and keep them in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you are ready to use them, let them defrost on the counter and then bake them for 5-10 minutes to reheat them. Then glaze with the smooth glaze and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Yes! You can use your favorite brand of pancake mix, but try not to use the just add water type of pancake mix. That one will not come out as fluffy as these.
There are a few reasons they might not be too fluffy. If the Bisquick is expired, it will not be fluffy. Also, if you add too much flour to the rolling surface, it might make the dough too thick.
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Easy Bisquick Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Equipment
- Baking Dish 9x9 inch
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3 cups Bisquick
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- ⅓ cup Sugar
For the Filling
- ½ cup Butter Softened
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
For the Soak
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
Glaze
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Whole Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish. Set that aside.
- In a large bowl, combine Bisquick, whole milk, and sugar. Mix well until a dough forms.
- Flour a flat surface and turn the dough onto the surface. With a rolling pin, roll the dough until it is about ¼ inch thick, 18-20 inches long, and 8-10 inches wide.
- Spread the softened butter all over the rolled out dough. Leave a one inch border around the dough. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the butter on the rolled out dough.
- Starting with the side closest to you, roll the dough away from you so it forms a log. Try to keep the dough tight so a spiral forms on the inside.
- Cut the log into 9 equal pieces and place the pieces in the greased baking dish. Pour the heavy cream over the buns and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- While the buns bake, mix together the confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a medium bowl.
- When the buns are golden brown and cooked. take them out of the oven and pour the glaze over the buns. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- The dough should be stiff enough to roll out, but not too wet. Add 1 tablespoon of milk more if the dough is too stiff, or 1 tablespoon more of Bisquick if the dough is too wet.
- Make sure your Bisquick is not expired. If the Bisquick is expired you will not get the delicious, fluffy texture in the rolls.
- If you do not have heavy cream, half and half or whole milk can be used instead.
- The rolls can be brown on the outside but still a little raw on the inside. If that happens, cover the pan with aluminum foil until the baking is completed.
Bonnie
These easy cinnamon rolls were a deliciously quick treat to add to our Sunday morning brunch. What a hit! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Lirio
This Bisquick cinnamon roll was absolutely delectable! I truly appreciated the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor, and the best part was how incredibly easy it was to whip up. I wholeheartedly recommend giving this recipe a try!
Shiela
I've made these multiple times, and they're always a hit. Perfect for lazy weekend mornings. Thanks for this yummy recipe!!
Shiela
I've made these multiple times, and they're always a hit. Perfect for lazy weekend mornings
Lynn Polito
So glad you enjoyed them!
Isabelle
I've made a few homemade cinnamon rolls before. This recipe is probably the tastiest and easiest!
Lynn Polito
I love to hear that! Thanks for making my recipe!
Kara
Everyone in our house loves cinnamon rolls so I had to try this recipe out. I loved not having to wait for them to rise. I'll definitely be making them again!
Lynn Polito
Fantastic! Nothing better than a quick cinnamon roll!