Making cinnamon rolls shouldn’t have to be impossibly hard—yes, many traditional recipes require several steps, from dough making and assembling to rolling, proofing, and, of course, baking. But some of the most popular recipes on our site make smart adjustments to cut down on extra-complicated steps. No-knead doughs make it possible to whip up cinnamon rolls without a bread maker or stand mixer, and some even incorporate refrigerated biscuit dough. No yeast? No problem. There are seemingly endless opportunities to riff on the classic and make it easy for bakers of all levels to get rolling. You just might find your new favorite.
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Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
Make the night before, and let the rolls rise in the fridge overnight.
“I’ve been making these for several years now they have never failed, always delicious! Recipe is easy to follow too.” —LushClam5150
Easy Cinnamon Rolls
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
These easy cinnamon rolls are simple to make using prepared bread dough for a quick and delicious breakfast treat. They have a buttery cinnamon filling and are topped with a sweet glaze.
“My family loves cinnamon rolls but I hate making the bread part. When I found this recipe I was super excited to be able to use already made dough… There were no leftovers” —Amanda Cleland
Quick Cinnamon Rolls
ALLRECIPES / ABBEY LITTLEJOHN
These cinnamon rolls are quick to make from scratch with no yeast, proofing, or kneading necessary—yes, really!
“I ran out of yeast and didn’t realize it until I had my heart set on making cinnamon rolls… So, I found this recipe and decided to give it a try. We found this recipe to be a really good one…I will use this one again since it’s quick and tasty.” —TraciAnn And BB
Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls
Allrecipes member
Cinnamon rolls ready in under an hour? Yes, really! This recipe requires only 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes in the oven. That’s because it’s made with refrigerated biscuit dough, which not only cuts down on ingredients but also the time required for the rolls to rise.
“I was kind of skeptic at first when I read the recipe, but when I made them. Oh my word I was pleasantly surprised and so was my household! I will definitely make them again. easy easy recipe but it doesn’t taste easy.” –HandyOven5602
No-Knead Cinnamon Rolls
“Very easy and VERY good. This is the best cinnamon rolls/sticky buns I’ve ever made and super easy.” —my2boysjune
Ninety-Minute Cinnamon Rolls
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Make cinnamon rolls in a flash—just 90 minutes—with this soft, quick-rising dough. “This is really a “no brainer” recipe! I was glad this one didn’t explicitly mention using a bread machine,” says Paula. “These were easy and delicious.”
Yeast-Free Cinnamon Rolls
This yeast-free recipe is a total winner. Baking soda, baking powder, and a slash of apple cider vinegar encourage a slight rise, and the result is cinnamony, buttery, and delicious.
“These cinnamon rolls are AMAZING!!! So light and fluffy, not overly sweet, and super easy,” says RosyLife79. “Even better with icing.”
Cinnamon Rolls from Frozen Bread Dough
This frozen bread dough recipe makes it super easy to make cinnamon rolls. They’re super tasty without all the work.
“We’re hooked. So easy to make and delicious,” says reviewer paula marci. “One pan didn’t last the evening. The other will be gone by lunch.”
Mom’s Good Cinnamon Rolls
Seasoned cinnamon roll bakers may notice this recipe is slightly different from most traditional ones, but it’s simple, easy, and unique.
“I’ve never baked any sort of rolls before. I managed these and they were delicious for a brunch,” says Hailey Beauchaisne. “My husband even brought the leftovers to work for his employees… Great recipe”
Mom’s Jiffy Cinnamon Rolls
Contrary to what the name suggests, these cinnamon rolls don’t use Jiffy mix—but they do come together in a jiff. Yellow cake mix and yeast, together, make for a fluffy, flavorful, and moist crumb.
“Delicious cinnamon rolls, never thought I could make them myself but these were easy and taste very good, even without icing,” says anie. “This is a keeper!”