Easy One Hour Cinnamon Rolls Recipe (Ooey Gooey)

My cinnamon rolls are the perfect blend of sweet success and cozy vibes. I love the way cinnamon and brown sugar dance amidst a tender, buttery dough, topped with a creamy, tangy icing that hits the spot. Every bite feels like a warm hug that makes this recipe truly irresistible.

I recently tried an Easy One Hour Cinnamon Rolls Recipe that turned out to be simply amazing. I used 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons baking powder to make a dough that’s light and soft.

I also mixed in 1 large egg and 1/3 cup milk to give the rolls a nice structure without being too heavy. The filling was made with 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted), 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon which gave the rolls that ooey gooey texture everyone loves.

For the icing, I combined 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, and just enough powdered sugar and vanilla extract so it has a smooth, spreadable consistency. I personally find that these cinnamon rolls offer a good balance of carbs and fats, making them a tasty treat for breakfast or brunch.

They really remind me of that homemade comfort food vibe you expect from a classic cinnamon roll recipe.

Why I Like this Recipe

I love this recipe because it’s super easy to whip up and doesn’t need a ton of fancy ingredients. I like how the dough comes together quickly and turns out soft and fluffy every time, which makes the whole experience really satisfying. The cream cheese icing is another big plus for me because it adds a sweet, ooey gooey touch that just makes the rolls extra delicious. Plus, it only takes about an hour to make, which is perfect when I need a quick treat or want to impress someone without spending all day in the kitchen.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour is mainly carbs that gives structure and chewiness to the rolls.
• Granulated sugar adds sweetness and lots of simple calories to balance the flavors.
• Unsalted butter provides rich fat that makes the dough shiny and tasty overall.
• Cream cheese adds a tangy, creamy texture that pairs well with the sweet filling.
• Cinnamon spices the dish with warm, slightly spicy notes that enhance the gooey flavor.
• Brown sugar brings a deep sweetness with moisture that enriches the overall taste.

Ingredient Quantities

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for the dough)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for the filling)
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for the icing)
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-3 teaspoons milk (to adjust icing consistency)

How to Make this

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a small baking pan.

2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt.

3. Add in the egg, milk and the 1/4 cup of melted butter for the dough; stir until the mixture forms a soft dough.

4. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into an even 8×10 inch rectangle.

5. Brush the dough with the other 1/4 cup melted butter, then evenly sprinkle the brown sugar and ground cinnamon over the top.

6. Starting from one short edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into about 9 equal pieces.

7. Place the cinnamon roll pieces in your greased pan, leaving a little space between each.

8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until they turn lightly golden and look set.

9. While the rolls are baking, whisk together the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and 2-3 teaspoons of milk until the icing is smooth.

10. Remove the rolls from the oven, let them cool for a few minutes, then drizzle the ooey gooey cream cheese icing over the top and enjoy!

Equipment Needed

1. An oven that can preheat to 400°F
2. A small baking pan that we can grease
3. A mixing bowl for combining both the dry and wet ingredients
4. Measuring cups and spoons to get the amounts right
5. A whisk or fork for stirring the dough and later the icing
6. A rolling pin to roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface
7. A pastry brush to spread the melted butter over the dough
8. A sharp knife to cut the dough roll into equal pieces
9. A cooling rack or a flat surface to let the rolls cool a bit before drizzling the icing
10. A spatula to help drizzle or spread the cream cheese icing over the rolls

FAQ

Easy One Hour Cinnamon Rolls Recipe (Ooey Gooey) Substitutions and Variations

• If you’re out of all-purpose flour, you can try whole wheat pastry flour instead. It usually works fine, though it might make the dough a bit denser.
• You can swap granulated sugar with coconut sugar. Use the same amount, but keep in mind it might give the rolls a slight caramel flavor.
• If you don’t have regular milk, unsweetened almond milk is a decent substitute. It measures 1 to 1 so just keep the amounts equal.
• No cream cheese? Mascarpone cheese is a good alternative for the filling and it adds a little extra richness.
• For the butter in the dough and icing, if you only have salted butter, you can use it by reducing a tad of extra salt in the recipe.

Pro Tips

1. When rolling out your dough, dust your work surface just a little bit with flour so it doesn’t stick too much, but be careful not to use too much because that can dry it out real quick.
2. Make sure all your butter is well melted and blended with the sugar and cinnamon. If your butter isn’t warm enough, the filling might not stick properly and the sweetness can be uneven.
3. Keep an eye on the baking time; every oven is different so start checking a bit early to make sure your rolls don’t get overbaked and dry.
4. Let the rolls cool for a little while before drizzling the cream cheese icing. This way, the icing will melt over the warm rolls, making them ooey-gooey and extra delicious.

Easy One Hour Cinnamon Rolls Recipe (Ooey Gooey)

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My cinnamon rolls are the perfect blend of sweet success and cozy vibes. I love the way cinnamon and brown sugar dance amidst a tender, buttery dough, topped with a creamy, tangy icing that hits the spot. Every bite feels like a warm hug that makes this recipe truly irresistible.

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Servings

12

servings

Calories

320

kcal

Equipment: 1. An oven that can preheat to 400°F
2. A small baking pan that we can grease
3. A mixing bowl for combining both the dry and wet ingredients
4. Measuring cups and spoons to get the amounts right
5. A whisk or fork for stirring the dough and later the icing
6. A rolling pin to roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface
7. A pastry brush to spread the melted butter over the dough
8. A sharp knife to cut the dough roll into equal pieces
9. A cooling rack or a flat surface to let the rolls cool a bit before drizzling the icing
10. A spatula to help drizzle or spread the cream cheese icing over the rolls

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 large egg

• 1/3 cup milk

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for the dough)

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for the filling)

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for the icing)

• 1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2-3 teaspoons milk (to adjust icing consistency)

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a small baking pan.
• In a bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt.
• Add in the egg, milk and the 1/4 cup of melted butter for the dough; stir until the mixture forms a soft dough.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into an even 8×10 inch rectangle.
• Brush the dough with the other 1/4 cup melted butter, then evenly sprinkle the brown sugar and ground cinnamon over the top.
• Starting from one short edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into about 9 equal pieces.
• Place the cinnamon roll pieces in your greased pan, leaving a little space between each.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until they turn lightly golden and look set.
• While the rolls are baking, whisk together the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and 2-3 teaspoons of milk until the icing is smooth.
• Remove the rolls from the oven, let them cool for a few minutes, then drizzle the ooey gooey cream cheese icing over the top and enjoy!

Notes

• Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 150g
• Total number of serves: 12
• Calories: 320kcal
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Trans Fat: 0.5g
• Polyunsaturated: 1.5g
• Monounsaturated: 3.5g
• Cholesterol: 50mg
• Sodium: 300mg
• Potassium: 120mg
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 15g
• Protein: 5g
• Vitamin A: 100IU
• Vitamin C: 0mg
• Calcium: 40mg
• Iron: 2mg