Quick Cinnamon Rolls

Recipe View Prepare the oven and baking dish: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush an 8-inch square baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 2 tablespoons white sugar, baking powder, and salt. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Incorporate butter: Work the 3 tablespoons of softened butter into the flour mixture using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Form the dough: Pour in the milk and stir with a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Roll out the dough: Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface and roll it into a 10-inch square. Brush the surface of the dough with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the cinnamon-sugar filling: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of this mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the butter-brushed dough. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Shape the rolls: Roll the dough tightly around the filling to form a log. Cut the log into 9 rolls, each about 1-inch wide. Place the rolls, cut-side up, in the prepared baking dish. (7 minutes)

Recipe View Bake the rolls: Bake in the preheated oven until the rolls are puffed and lightly golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. (25 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the frosting: While the rolls are baking, in a bowl, beat together the confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, and vanilla extract until the frosting is smooth and creamy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Frost and serve: Top the hot cinnamon rolls generously with the cream cheese frosting. Serve warm and enjoy! (2 minutes)