Easier Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Easier Cinnamon Rolls
Yield: Makes 8 rolls
Ingredients: 2¼ cups (11¼ ounces), all-purpose flour, plus extra for counter; 3 tablespoons, sugar; 1½ teaspoons, instant or rapid-rise yeast; ¾ teaspoon, table salt; ½ cup (4 ounces) room-temperature, water; 4 tablespoons, unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces and softened; 1 , large egg; , Vegetable oil spray; ¾ cup packed (5¼ ounces), light brown sugar; 1¼ teaspoons, ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon, table salt; 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter; , Glaze (optional; see “Glaze It Up,” below)

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By Katie Leaird

For Kids & Families

Desserts or Baked Goods

Breakfast & Brunch

Shaping perfectly spiraled cinnamon rolls just got easier with this kid-friendly recipe. Drizzle them with glaze and breakfast is served!

SERVESMakes 8 rolls

TIME1½ hours, plus 1½ hours rising time, plus cooling time

What Kids Are Saying“We had to wait so long, but they were worth the wait. They tasted delicious. I even licked the extra frosting.” —Sonia, recipe tester, age 9

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Who can resist warm cinnamon rolls for breakfast on a cozy weekend morning? This recipe makes it easy for kids to shape perfectly spiraled rolls they’ll be proud to serve! Traditionally, making cinnamon rolls involves slathering softened bu...

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