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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

These gluten-free cinnamon rolls are soft, gooey, and full of cinnamon flavor, making them a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups Gluten free all purpose flour (ensure it has xanthan gum)
  • 2 tablespoons Instant yeast
  • 1 cup Milk (dairy or unsweetened almond)
  • 1/4 cup Butter (or plant butter)
  • 1/4 cup White sugar for dough
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Cinnamon (fresh if possible)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar for filling
Frosting Ingredients
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar for frosting
  • 4 oz Cream cheese (or omit for a simple glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons Milk for frosting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Warm milk until cozy but not hot, then sprinkle in yeast and a pinch of sugar. Wait until bubbly.
  2. In one bowl, mix dry ingredients. In another bowl, mix wet ingredients including the yeast mixture. Stir together until sticky.
  3. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
Rolling and Rising
  1. Spread dough on a parchment-lined counter dusted with flour. Flatten gently.
  2. Spread softened butter, brown sugar, and a generous amount of cinnamon on the dough.
  3. Use the parchment to help roll up the dough. Cut into thick rounds.
  4. Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving space to puff up. Let rise in a warm place for 30-50 minutes.
Baking and Frosting
  1. Bake rolls until just golden at the edges, about 20 minutes.
  2. Whip up the frosting and slather on while rolls are warm.

Notes

Make these rolls ahead by preparing them before baking and refrigerating overnight. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze individual rolls.