Easy Bisquick Cinnamon Rolls
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
Total Time: 30-33 minutes
Yield: 12 rolls
Difficulty Level: Easy
Storage: 2 days at room temperature
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry brush
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Sharp knife or dental floss
- Small bowl for glaze
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
- For the Rolls:
- 2¼ cups Bisquick mix
- ⅔ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 tablespoons softened butter for filling
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix Bisquick and milk until soft dough forms.
- Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead 10 times.
- Roll dough into a 12x8 inch rectangle.
- Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle sugar-cinnamon mixture evenly over buttered dough.
- Starting at long side, roll dough tightly into a log.
- Cut into 12 equal slices.
- Place rolls in prepared pan, leaving space between each.
- Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
- While rolls bake, make glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour glaze over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
Don't overwork the dough; it will become tough
For easier slicing, use unflavored dental floss
Rolls can be assembled the night before, refrigerated, and baked in the morning
To reheat, microwave individual rolls for 15-20 seconds
Variations: Add ½ cup chopped nuts to filling
Include ½ cup raisins
Add orange zest to glaze
Use cream cheese frosting instead of glaze For softer rolls, brush with melted butter right after baking
If dough is sticky, use additional Bisquick when rolling
Can be frozen before baking for up to 1 month
Allow rolls to cool 5 minutes before glazing
Store in airtight container at room temperature
For gooey centers, decrease baking time by 2 minutes
For easier slicing, use unflavored dental floss
Rolls can be assembled the night before, refrigerated, and baked in the morning
To reheat, microwave individual rolls for 15-20 seconds
Variations: Add ½ cup chopped nuts to filling
Include ½ cup raisins
Add orange zest to glaze
Use cream cheese frosting instead of glaze For softer rolls, brush with melted butter right after baking
If dough is sticky, use additional Bisquick when rolling
Can be frozen before baking for up to 1 month
Allow rolls to cool 5 minutes before glazing
Store in airtight container at room temperature
For gooey centers, decrease baking time by 2 minutes