Description
Make Easy Bisquick Cinnamon Rolls for a quick breakfast or sweet snack. This simple recipe brings warm, gooey goodness to your table fast.
Ingredients
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- Dough Essentials:
- 2 cups Bisquick Baking Mix
- 1/2 cup milk (whole milk recommended)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Sweet Swirl Filling:
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Creamy Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Flavor Boosters (Optional):
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for filling)
- Pinch of nutmeg (for filling)
- Orange zest (for glaze)
Instructions
- Mix the Dough for Easy Bisquick Cinnamon Rolls: Alright, first things first, grab a big bowl. Toss in your Bisquick, milk, and granulated sugar. Now, mix it up, but don’t go crazy! You want it just combined, no dry spots, but overmixing is the enemy here; it’ll make your rolls tough, and nobody wants a tough cinnamon roll. I always stop when it’s still a little shaggy. It should feel soft, almost like play-doh, but definitely sticky. This step is super quick, honestly, barely a minute.
- Roll Out the Dough: Lightly flour your clean counter or a silicone mat. Dump your dough out onto it. Now, gently knead it a few times, just until it’s smooth enough to handle. Then, grab your rolling pin and roll it into a rectangle, aiming for about 12×10 inches. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect; mine rarely is! The edges might be a little rough, and that’s okay. The key is to get it to a relatively even thickness, maybe about a quarter-inch. This is where I sometimes get flour everywhere, oops!
- Spread the Filling: Melt your butter, then brush it all over that rolled-out dough, right to the edges. Now, in a small bowl, mix your brown sugar and cinnamon. This mixture is going to smell amazing, I promise! Sprinkle that glorious cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough. Make sure every inch gets some love. I tend to focus a little extra on the edges so every bite has that sweet, spicy punch.
- Roll ‘Em Up: Starting from one of the longer sides of your rectangle, carefully roll the dough up into a tight log. This part takes a little patience. Try to keep it snug as you roll, otherwise, your Easy Bisquick Cinnamon Rolls might unravel a bit while baking. Once it’s a log, pinch the seam closed at the end to seal it. It might get a little messy with the filling trying to escape, but that’s just part of the charm, right?
- Slice and Arrange: Now for slicing! I usually use a sharp knife, but dental floss (unwaxed, unflavored!) works wonders for clean cuts. Slice your log into 8 equal pieces, about 1.5 inches thick. Arrange them cut-side up in a lightly greased 8×8 inch baking pan. Make sure they’re snuggled in there, but not squished. They’ll expand a bit, so a little breathing room is good. This is where you really start to see those beautiful swirls!
- Bake and Glaze Your Easy Bisquick Cinnamon Rolls: Pop them into a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and puffed up. While they’re baking, whisk together your powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze. You want it smooth and pourable. As soon as the Easy Bisquick Cinnamon Rolls come out of the oven, drizzle that glorious glaze all over them. Seriously, don’t wait. The warmth helps the glaze melt a little, creating that perfect sticky, sweet top. Serve them warm, because that’s when they’re truly at their best!