The BEST Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls

Get Ready for a Sweet Indulgence

Ever had a cinnamon roll that makes you feel like you’ve just hit the jackpot? Picture this: gooey, warm rolls filled with sweet cinnamon goodness and topped with a luscious cream cheese icing. These Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls deliver all the indulgence without the guilt. You can whip them up fairly quickly and enjoy them fresh from the oven — and let’s face it, who doesn’t love warm bakery scents wafting through the house?

Why Make This Recipe

Why should you drop everything and make these rolls? Here are a couple of reasons:

1. No fancy techniques required: If you can mix and roll dough, you can conquer these beauties!
2. Family-approved: Even your gluten-loving relatives will devour these fluffy delights — no one will guess they’re gluten-free.

And let’s not forget that when you bake these, you essentially become a flour-dusted superhero in your kitchen! 🦸‍♂️

Ingredients

You don’t need fancy stuff — just these basics!

• 1 16oz bag Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Bread Mix *SEE NOTES
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 4 1/2 tsp (or two packets) instant yeast
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 1/4 cups (300g) water
• 1/2 cup (110g) unsalted butter, sliced into tablespoons (vegan butter can be subbed)
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 large egg + 1 egg white **SEE NOTES for vegan substitute
• Cornstarch, for dusting
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, very soft (vegan butter can be subbed)
• 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter, room temp (vegan butter can be subbed)
• 4 oz cream cheese, room temp (vegan cream cheese can be subbed)
• 1 1/2 cups (170g) powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)

Directions

So, how do you get your hands on these soft, cinnamon-filled wonders? Just follow these simple steps:

1. Prepare your dough: In a large bowl, combine Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Bread Mix, sugar, yeast, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together water, melted butter, apple cider vinegar, egg, and egg white.
3. Combine: Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until dough forms.
4. Knead: Dust your surface with cornstarch and knead the dough lightly.
5. Roll out: Spread a softened butter on top, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, then roll it up tightly.
6. Cut & rise: Slice the dough into rolls, place them in a greased baking dish, and let them rise in a warm area for about 30 minutes.
7. Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
8. Whip up icing: While baking, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
9. Frost & serve: Drizzle the icing over the warm rolls. Enjoy!

How to Make The BEST Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls (Overview)

Making these cinnamon rolls is simpler than it seems! First, you blend your dry and wet ingredients to form a soft dough. Seriously, it’s like a warm hug in a bowl. Next, roll out that dough, smear it with butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar. What’s not to love? After slicing and letting the rolls rise, just pop them in the oven and relax. And the smell? It’s like the aroma of a bakery wafting right into your home!

How to Serve The BEST Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls

Serve these dreamy rolls warm right out of the oven for the ultimate experience. Consider pairing them with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a glass of cold almond milk — because why stop at one delight? A sprinkle of chopped pecans adds a lovely crunch, while a drizzle of icing creates that Instagram-worthy moment. 🍽️

How to Store The BEST Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls

After indulging, you might wonder how to keep any leftovers. These beauties stay fresh in the fridge for about 3-4 days. You can reheat individual rolls in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds. If you want to go ahead and make them for later, they freeze beautifully! Just wrap them tightly and store for up to three months.

Tips to Make The BEST Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls

1. Let them rise: Patience is key! Allowing the rolls to rise helps create fluffiness.
2. Check your oven: Know your oven’s quirks. Adjust baking times if necessary.
3. Try alternative sweeteners: Swap brown sugar for coconut sugar for a healthier twist.

Variation

Want to jazz things up? Consider adding chopped nuts or dried fruit into the filling for an exciting twist. If you want to go vegan, simply substitute the egg with flaxseed meal mixed with water — easy peasy!

FAQs

Can I prepare the dough ahead?
Absolutely! You can make the dough the night before; just store it in the fridge overnight.

What gluten-free flour can I use?
Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Bread Mix works wonders, but you can also experiment with other gluten-free blends.

How can I make these rolls dairy-free?
Use vegan butter and vegan cream cheese as substitutes for all dairy ingredients.

Now, go ahead and treat yourself to The BEST Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls — you won’t regret it!

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Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls

Indulge in these warm, gooey cinnamon rolls filled with cinnamon goodness and topped with cream cheese icing, all without the gluten.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Dough Ingredients

• 1 16oz bag Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Bread Mix See notes
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 1/2 tsp instant yeast (or two packets)
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced into tablespoons vegan butter can be substituted
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 large egg See notes for vegan substitute
• cornstarch for dusting

Filling Ingredients

• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, very soft vegan butter can be substituted
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

Icing Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temp vegan butter can be substituted
• 4 oz cream cheese, room temp vegan cream cheese can be substituted
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)

Method

 

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Bread Mix, sugar, yeast, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk together water, melted butter, apple cider vinegar, egg, and egg white.
3. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until dough forms.
4. Dust your surface with cornstarch and knead the dough lightly.

Rolling and Rising

1. Spread a softened butter on top, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, then roll it up tightly.
2. Slice the dough into rolls, place them in a greased baking dish, and let them rise in a warm area for about 30 minutes.

Baking

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Icing

1. While baking, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Drizzle the icing over the warm rolls and enjoy!

Notes

These cinnamon rolls can be prepared the night before. They can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days, and individual rolls can be reheated in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds.