Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

Total Time Prep: 45 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min.
Yield 16 rolls
Test Kitchen Approved
These soft gluten-free cinnamon rolls are filled with cinnamon sugar and smothered in cream cheese frosting—just like the traditional version.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4-1/2 cups gluten-free baking or bread flour (with xanthan gum)
  • FILLING:
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted, divided
  • FROSTING:
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk; stir in sugar. Let sit 5 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, combine butter, eggs, baking powder, salt and 2 cups flour. Add yeast mixture; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  3. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to an 11x8-in. rectangle. Brush each with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with half the brown sugar mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut each into 8 slices; place all into a greased 13x9-in. pan, cut side down. Cover with a kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes.
  5. For frosting, beat butter, cream cheese, vanilla and salt until blended; gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar. Spread over warm rolls. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 roll: 411 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 347mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Making gluten-free cinnamon rolls means that everyone can enjoy the decadent brunch treat. The only difference between our recipe and regular cinnamon rolls is GF all-purpose flour! —Sue Draheim, Waterford, Wisconsin
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