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Stack of gluten-free cinnamon rolls on a white plate, drizzled with cream cheese frosting, set on a wooden table

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

These gluten-free cinnamon rolls are a delightful twist on a classic dish, combining fluffy dough with gooey cinnamon filling and topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for brunch or a sweet treat, these easy gluten-free cinnamon rolls will impress everyone!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk, warmed to 110-115°F (43-46°C)
  • 1 tbsp instant yeast/rapid yeast
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3¼ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (recommended brands: Pillsbury or Better Batter)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream, warmed
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1½ tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 6 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and granulated sugar. Stir to dissolve before sprinkling yeast on top. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes to bubble.
  • Whisk eggs and apple cider vinegar, then add to the bowl. Mix well.
  • Add gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, and melted butter. Mix for 1-2 minutes to combine. Switch to the dough hook and knead for 3-5 minutes until dough pulls from bowl sides.
  • Transfer dough to a greased bowl, smoothen it with wet hands, and let it rise in a warm environment for 20 minutes.
  • Prepare cinnamon filling by mixing butter with vanilla, then separately combining brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Roll out dough to ½-inch thickness on parchment paper dusted with gluten-free flour. Spread butter mixture, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mix. Roll and cut into 12 equal pieces using dental floss.
  • Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch pan. Pour warm heavy cream over the top.
  • Place rolls in an oven preheated to 375°F. Bake for 15-20 minutes until tops are golden and fragrant.
  • Prepare the frosting by blending cream cheese, butter, vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar. Spread on warm rolls.

Notes

For dairy-free options, swap butter with coconut oil and cream cheese with a plant-based alternative like Kite Hill.