Easy Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Rolls Recipe

Easy Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Rolls – Soft, fluffy, and filled with a creamy cheese mixture, these rolls are the perfect cozy breakfast. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping them soft is to brush the tops with melted butter before baking. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Gooey Brownie Pie Recipe for Chocolate Lovers and Easy Caramel Apple Puff Pastry Recipe for Fall Snacks.

What You'll Need for Easy Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Rolls Recipe

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• Optional: Powdered sugar, for dusting
• Optional: Warm butter, for serving

How to Make Easy Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Rolls Recipe

1. Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Prepare the dough: Unroll the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Press any seams together to seal.
3. Spread the filling: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
4. Roll the dough: Starting from the long edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch the seam to seal.
5. Cut the rolls: Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12 equal slices.
6. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
7. Place the rolls: Place the rolls, cut side up, in the prepared baking dish. Let them rise for 15 minutes.
8. Bake the rolls: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
9. Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.
10. Brush with butter: Brush the melted butter over the hot rolls. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the rolls.
11. Serve: Let the rolls cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and serve with warm butter.

Storing & Reheating Easy Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Rolls Recipe

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the rolls, let them rise, then refrigerate overnight. In the morning, let them rise for an additional 30 minutes before baking.

Freezing Easy Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Rolls Recipe

Freeze baked and cooled rolls in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat leftover rolls in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through, about 10 minutes. Microwave: Reheat leftover rolls in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, then place in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes to crisp up the topping.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter, flakier roll, brush the tops with melted butter before adding the cinnamon sugar topping.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the cream cheese with mascarpone cheese for a richer flavor.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the rolls, let them rise, then refrigerate overnight. In the morning, let them rise for an additional 30 minutes before baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the rolls are browning too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil.

Easy Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Rolls Recipe

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

40 mins

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Serves

12 rolls

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Seasonings

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Optional Toppings

• Powdered sugar, for dusting
• Warm butter, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Prepare the dough: Unroll the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Press any seams together to seal.
3. Spread the filling: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
4. Roll the dough: Starting from the long edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch the seam to seal.
5. Cut the rolls: Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12 equal slices.
6. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
7. Place the rolls: Place the rolls, cut side up, in the prepared baking dish. Let them rise for 15 minutes.
8. Bake the rolls: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
9. Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.
10. Brush with butter: Brush the melted butter over the hot rolls. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the rolls.
11. Serve: Let the rolls cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and serve with warm butter.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter, flakier roll, brush the tops with melted butter before adding the cinnamon sugar topping.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the cream cheese with mascarpone cheese for a richer flavor.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the rolls, let them rise, then refrigerate overnight. In the morning, let them rise for an additional 30 minutes before baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the rolls are browning too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze baked and cooled rolls in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
• Oven reheat: Reheat leftover rolls in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat leftover rolls in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, then place in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes to crisp up the topping.
• Make ahead: Prepare the rolls, let them rise, then refrigerate overnight. In the morning, let them rise for an additional 30 minutes before baking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 30g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 14g
• Sodium: 250mg
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sat. Fat: 6g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Rolls Recipe FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Rolls Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!