Cast Iron Cinnamon rolls are baked in a whatever size cast iron skillet you prefer. These classic, home-style cinnamon rolls are fluffy and soft and drizzled with simple glaze.
Skillet Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect homemade cinnamon roll recipe for the holidays or any occasion.
This is the BEST cinnamon roll recipe! Gooey cinnamon rolls topped with a simple icing. They are easy to make and can be made ahead of the day before and the dough left to rise overnight in the refrigerator.
Be sure and also try my Cast Iron Pizza, Glazed Donuts Recipe and homemade Apple Fritters Recipe.
This is one of my most popular and most requested recipes! I mean, who doesn’t love homemade cinnamon rolls?! They do take some time, as the dough needs to properly rise. But, oh how they are SO worth the effort! And you can make the dough ahead of time, then simply bake the cinnamon rolls in the morning.
How to make Homemade Cinnamon Rolls:
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Add the warm milk, sugar, honey and eggs. Add the dough hook attachment, and stir in the flour and salt. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula. Cut the butter into small pieces and incorporate into the dough. Scrape the bowl a few times. Beat the dough until it becomes smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 2: Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and knead for 5-6 minutes, making a smooth dough. This dough is going to be sticky when you turn it out. After kneading, shape into a round ball and place back into the greased mixing bowl. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and drape with a clean kitchen towel.
Step 3: Place in a warm area and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and knead the dough for a few minutes. Turn back into the greased bowl (spray with cooking spray again if needed) and let rise again until doubled, about 1 hour.
Step 4: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and roll out with a rolling pin. Making it into a rectangle shape, about ½-3/4-inch thick. Spread the melted butter evenly with a pastry brush. Sprinkle the brown sugar and granulated sugar evenly over the melted butter. Sprinkle generously with ground cinnamon.
How to Make Cinnamon Rolls Icing:
Combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk with a whisk. Adjust as you desire. I tend to like a thicker icing so it spreads and doesn’t melt too quickly down the cinnamon rolls.
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Step 5: Place the cinnamon rolls evenly into greased cast iron pans or a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and a clean kitchen cloth and let rise until doubled, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
Step 6: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Once the cinnamon rolls have doubled in size, brush gently with an egg wash. Place the cast iron pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool on a baking rack for 15 minutes before spooning the icing over top the cinnamon rolls.
If you love these cinnamon rolls, use the same dough to create Easy Apple Fritters. Those are always a huge hit in our household!
This 17-inch two-handle cast iron pan is perfect for making homemade cinnamon rolls or even pizza. We absolutely love it for Cast Iron Pizza! The 10-inch and 12-inch ones work so well for all of my pie recipes! Easy Blackberry Pie, Homemade Apple Pie, Easy Blueberry Pie.
For more Cast Iron Recipes be sure and try Cast Iron Chicken, Easy Chicken Fajitas, Cast Iron Pork Chops, and Cast Iron Pork Tenderloin.
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Cast Iron Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
Cinnamon Roll Dough:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup lukewarm water
- 1 ½ cups milk warm (scalded and cooled to warm)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter softened
Cinnamon Roll Filling
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Roll Icing:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2-4 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
Cinnamon Roll Dough
- In a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Add the warm milk, sugar, and eggs. Add the dough hook attachment, and stir in the flour and salt. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula. Cut the butter into small pieces and incorporate into the dough. Scrape the bowl a few times. Beat the dough until it becomes smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and knead for 5-6 minutes, making a smooth dough. This dough is going to be sticky when you turn it out. After kneading, shape into a round ball and place back into the greased mixing bowl. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and drape with a clean kitchen towel. Place in a warm area and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead the dough for a few minutes. Turn back into the greased bowl (spray with cooking spray again if needed) and let rise again until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and roll out with a rolling pin. Making it into a rectangle shape, about ¼ to ½-inch thick. Spread the melted butter evenly with a pastry brush. Sprinkle the brown sugar and granulated sugar evenly over the melted butter. Sprinkle generously with ground cinnamon.
- Roll up, starting at the long end fairly tight. Brush the edge of the dough with melted butter and press to seal. Cut the dough into 2 inch rolls.
- Place the cinnamon rolls evenly into greased cast iron pans or a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and a clean kitchen cloth and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- While they are rising, whisk together your icing. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside. You want it to be fairly thick.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Once the cinnamon rolls have doubled in size, brush gently with an egg wash. Place the cast iron pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool on a baking rack for 15 minutes before spooning the icing over top the cinnamon rolls.
Cinnamon Roll Icing
- Mix the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a bowl with a whisk. Adjust the milk amount as needed based on how thick or thin you prefer your icing.
Video
Recipe Notes
Cast Iron Cinnamon Rolls:
To make the dough easier to work with. Often times, I will use a sharp serrated knife to cut the dough into half and work with half the dough at a time. This is a sticky dough. Use plenty of flour on your work surface as needed so the dough doesn’t stick to your work area. Make the rolls as big or as small as you prefer.Make ahead Cinnamon Rolls:
Make the dough the day before. After the second rise, place the entire bowl in the fridge. Cover the top of the bowl loosely with plastic wrap. Spray the plastic wrap with cooking spray so the dough doesn’t stick to it! In the morning, simply roll out the dough and shape into cinnamon rolls. Let rise or warm up for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Bake as directedNutrition
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Charmaine says
Absolutely amazing !! Hummmm!
Jessica Robinson says
Thanks so much Charmaine!
Elizabeth G Slifer says
I made this recipe today and took to my dad in nursing home. He enjoyed it. My mom enjoyed it but we added pecans to hers. So good!! thank you for sharing your recipe. I never thought to use cast iron skillet but they cooked so evenly.
Jessica Robinson says
Thanks So much Elizabeth for taking the time to write!! I’m SO glad to hear your dad enjoyed them! Pecans sounds good. We do a sticky bun with pecans sometimes!
Rhonda says
These were delicious! I’m wondering if a portion of the rolls can be frozen; to be baked at a later time?This recipe made WAY TOO many for my small family to consume In one sitting. Thanks!
Jessica Robinson says
Rhonda,
Yes!! Freeze the unbaked cinnamon rolls! Just grease your pan, put the cinnamon rolls in and cover well with plastic wrap. Freeze for up to 2 to 3 weeks.
Just thaw on the kitchen counter before you bake.
Anita says
We love good cinnamon rolls over here, but it beats me why I have yet to bake them in a cast-iron skillet before! Definitely loving the look. 🙂
Jessica Robinson says
Thanks Anita!
Alison says
These are so ooey gooey good! A family favorite for a weekend morning.
Jessica Robinson says
Thanks so much Alison! Glad you enjoyed them!
Jenna says
These rolls are waaaay better than store bought. The frosting is amazing too! Everyone loved them!
Jessica Robinson says
Thanks so much Jenna! Glad everyone enjoyed them!
Krissy Allori says
Why does cooking in cast iron make everything better? This was no exception. Great recipe and yummy results.
Jessica Robinson says
Thanks Krissy! I’m pretty fond of cast iron cooking too!
estee @soulandstreusel says
these look lovely! and soooo helpful with the video!!!!!!
Jessica Robinson says
thanks so much!
Kay says
The recipe says to let the dough rise for a total of 3.5 hours unless I’m reading it wrong? After it’s kneaded the first time it has to rest for an hour. Then knead it again, rest for an hour. Then after I cut the rolls, let it rise again for 1-1.5 hrs? Is this the way it needs to be done? I’d need to wake up at 4 am to have these ready by breakfast 😩
Jessica Robinson says
Kay,
Make the dough the night before! And Put the entire bowl into the fridge (after the second rise), cover with plastic wrap. Spay the plastic wrap with some cooking spray so the dough doesn’t stick.
Then roll into cinnamon rolls in the morning. Yes, the dough rises twice before rolling into cinnamon rolls and rising again. But, if you are strapped for time, you could do only one rise.
Jean says
Love your website and can’t wait to try some of your recipes! Do you take orders for your cookies and ship out of town? I love the valentine’s cookies. Beautiful!
Jessica Robinson says
Hi Jean!
Thanks! Yes, we can certainly ship cookies! Just send me an email. [email protected] and let us know what you’re looking for!
Swathi says
Cast iron cinnamon rolls looks delicious I like to treat myself some time like this for breakfast.
What Corinne Did says
I love cinnamon rolls! they are so good and perfect for breakfast or a snack! i have not had them in ages nor have i tried to make them! i will definitely try this recipe!
Cris says
I love cinnamon rolls! Your recipe looks so delicious, and so easy to make. Will have to give them a try this weekend!
Heidi says
Your cinnamon rolls look amazing! I love the idea of baking them in a cast iron skillet.
Princess Quinn says
Cinnamon rolls is just something you can’t deny having. The process is pretty simple to follow. Perfect treat for indoor activities.