Bisquick Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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 and delicious Bisquick waffles, 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, sweet and simple blueberry coffee cake, savory 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. Store bought Bisquick is great, but you can also make homemade Bisquick too!
• 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.

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine Bisquick, sugar, and milk. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2: Mix until a dough forms. It should be a little sticky, but not overly wet.

Step 3: On a flat surface, add a little bit of flour. Roll dough with a rolling pin into a rectangular shape, about 20 inches long by 10 inches deep, if you can. You'll want it about ¼ inch thickness.

Step 4: With a pastry brush or a small spatula, spread the softened butter on the entire surface of the dough. Leave the edge of the dough dry so you can easily roll the dough.

Step 5: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon together.

Step 6: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the rolled out dough. Starting with the long end closest to you, roll the dough into a log rolling the dough away from you.

Step 7: With a sharp knife, cut the log into 9 equal pieces.

Step 8: Grease a 9x9 baking dish. Place the individual rolls into the greased baking dish. Pour the heavy cream over the cinnamon rolls. Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes in a preheated oven.

Glazing the Cinnamon Rolls

Step 9: In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until a glaze forms.

Step 10: Take the cinnamon rolls out of the oven and glaze the cinnamon rolls. Let them cool slightly and then serve immediately.

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!

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