Description
Fluffy Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls (Cinnabon Copycat) – The Sweetest GF Treat Ever
Ingredients
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- 2¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ½ cup (120ml) warm milk (or dairy-free milk), about 110°F
- ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted (or dairy-free butter)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2¾ cups (330g) gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, softened (or dairy-free)
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened (dairy-free optional)
- ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine warm milk and yeast and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Stir in the activated yeast mixture.
- Slowly add gluten-free flour and baking powder until a soft, sticky dough forms.
- Cover and let the dough rise for 60–90 minutes until slightly puffy.
- Roll dough on parchment paper into a ¼-inch-thick rectangle.
- Spread butter over dough and sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Roll tightly from the long edge and slice into 8–10 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased 9×13 pan, cover, and rise 30–45 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Spread icing on warm rolls and enjoy!
Notes
- These rolls are perfect for holidays and special occasions.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Reheat rolls in the microwave for a few seconds.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnabon Copycat, Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls