Looking for irresistible cinnamon rolls that are easy to make? No waiting for the dough to rise! These puff pastry cinnamon rolls are the perfect treat to indulge in weekend mornings.
Who doesn't adore cinnamon rolls? My whole family does and we make my classic cinnamon rolls all the time. But yeasted dough can take some time and work. That is where this beautiful recipe for puff pastry cinnamon rolls comes in. This recipe is so quick and perfect to make with kids! These were the perfect sweet treat or snack, I know you're whole family will adore this simple recipe.
Let's get to the recipe
Ingredients
This recipe is so quick and easy you're gonna love it, I happen to have puff pastry always on hand so it's easy to make this whenever we want! You'll need:
- Store Bought Puff Pastry Sheets. You'll need two puff pastry sheets for this recipe. In the United States most puff pastry comes in the freezer section, while in Europe I often see it in the refrigerator. If yours comes frozen just make sure to account for the thawing time.
- Salted Butter. The melted butter will be brushed onto the pastry to help the cinnamon sugar stick to it.
- Light Brown Sugar. You can use light brown sugar or dark brown sugar.
- Ground Cinnamon. I use one tablespoon of cinnamon but you can use more or less depending on your preference.
- Large Egg. The egg will need a little water added to it to create an egg wash. The egg wash will help the puff pastry have a golden brown shine.
Now you could totally enjoy the puff pastry cinnamon rolls as is or you can make a simple glaze to put on top! You'll just need: confectioners sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream or milk. I opted for a quick, simple glaze but you could use my cream cheese frosting from my cinnamon roll recipe if you wanted.
Finely chopped-up pecans or walnuts would be a great addition to the filling.
For ingredient quantities please reference the recipe card below. On the recipe card there is a button for US or M (Metric) measurements.
Instructions
Most puff pastry in the United States comes in the frozen section so you may need to thaw your puff pastry for an hour or so before you start if yours is frozen.
Preheat the oven to 415°F/213C and line a baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper and set aside.
In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon, set aside.
On a clean work surface, sprinkle some flour and lay the first puff pastry sheet down, I roll the Trader Joe’s sheets just a little out but don’t with the Pepperidge farms sheets. Using a pastry brush or your clean fingers spread half of the melted butter on the pastry sheet then sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture and use your clean hand to press the cinnamon sugar mixture into the pastries, so it sticks to the melted butter.
Roll the pastry up long ways, the long side, I like to cut the ends off to make the pastry roll even. Then cut into eight pieces. I use a sharp knife or a sharp serrated knife to cut the rolls. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and store in the freezer while you wait for the oven to finish preheating
In a small bowl mix together the egg and a splash of water to create an egg wash. Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash on each puff pastry cinnamon roll before baking. Once the oven is hot enough bake for 15 to 19 minutes. The pastry should be golden brown once it's done baking. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool before drizzling.
In a small bowl mix together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. You can add a splash more of cream if you want a thinner glaze. Drizzle on top of the puff pastry cinnamon rolls.
Best enjoyed immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Leftovers are best warmed up in the toaster oven.
FAQ and Tips for Success
Yes, you can make the puff pastry cinnamon rolls, cut them up then chill them in the freezer until frozen then store in an airtight freezer safe container. You can bake from frozen too!
The toaster oven or normal oven at 300F for 8-12 minutes is my favorite way. You can microwave them but the pastry will end up soft and soggy.
More cinnamon recipes
- Cinnamon Bread
- Cinnamon Roll Blondies
- Apple Cinnamon Rolls
- Cinnamon Muffins
- My friend makes the cutest Cinnamon Snowman Breakfast
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PrintPuff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls
Looking for irresistible cinnamon rolls that are easy to make? No waiting for the dough to rise! These puff pastry cinnamon rolls are the perfect treat to indulge in weekend mornings.
- Total Time: 30 Minutes
- Yield: 16 Cinnamon Rolls 1x
Ingredients
Cinnamon Rolls
- 1 Box of Puff Pastry/ 2 Puff Pastry Sheets
- 2oz (¼ Cup) Salted Butter, melted
- 100 grams (½ Cup) Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Large Egg
Icing
- 120 grams (1 Cup) Confectioner's Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2-3 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream or Milk
Instructions
- Most puff pastry in the United States comes in the frozen section so you may need to thaw your puff pastry for an hour or so before you start if yours is frozen.
- Preheat the oven to 415°F/213C and line a baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon, set aside.
- On a clean work surface, sprinkle some flour and lay the first puff pastry sheet down, I roll the Trader Joe’s sheets just a little out but don’t with the Pepperidge farms sheets. Using a pastry brush or your clean fingers spread half of the melted butter on the pastry sheet then sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture and use your clean hand to press the cinnamon sugar mixture into the pastries, so it sticks to the melted butter.
- Roll the pastry up long ways, I like to cut the ends off to make the pastry roll even. Then cut into eight pieces. Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry and remaining cinnamon sugar. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and store in the freezer while you wait for the oven to finish preheating
- In a small bowl mix together the egg and a splash of water to create an egg wash. Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash on each puff pastry cinnamon roll before baking. Once the oven is hot enough bake for 15 to 19 minutes. The pastry should be golden brown once it's done baking. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool before drizzling.
- In a small bowl mix together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. You can add a splash more of cream if you want a thinner glaze. Drizzle on top of the puff pastry cinnamon rolls. Best enjoyed immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Leftovers best warmed up in the toaster oven.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 20 Minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
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Debbie says
Looks easy, what do you do with the other half of the cinnamon and sugar?
Thanks!
Elizabeth Waterson says
Oops sorry for the confusion! You will use two sheets of puff pastry, each sheet getting half of the cinnamon sugar. Hope that helps! I hope you try these Debbie, we love them! XX Liz
Debbie says
I’m sure they will be awesome!
Kat Eva says
So EASY!! these were a hit with my kids and so quick to make.