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cast iron skillet cinnamon rolls baked to golden brown
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Cast Iron Cinnamon Rolls

These Cast Iron Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls baked in a cast iron skillet, ready in under 2 hours.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Rising1 hour
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 577kcal
Author: Sarah Alvord, Feeding Your Fam

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 cup milk 110-115º F

Cinnamon Sugar

  • 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl whisk together the 3 cups all purpose flour, 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, and 1/3 cup sugar.
  • Stir in the 1/3 cup butter and 1 large egg and mix to make a crumbly mixture.
  • Pour the 1 cup milk (110-115º F) into the mixing bowl with the flour. Stir with a dough hook or in an electric mixer for at least 5 minutes until a soft, sticky dough is formed and the dough pulls away form the side of the bowl
  • Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and rise for 30 minutes
  • Make the cinnamon butter by mixing together the melted 1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
  • Roll the dough out onto a floured surface into a 11 x 7 inch rectangle. Spread cinnamon butter over the dough.
  • Roll from one long end to the other. Cut into 8-10 cinnamon rolls, about 1 1/2 inches each
  • Place into a greased 12 inch cast iron skillet, cover and let rise 30-45 minutes until doubled. Bake at 350º F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Make the cream cheese frosting by combining the 8 ounces cream cheese, 3 tablespoons butter , 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract with an electric mixer until combined. Add in the 1 tablespoon milk and mix until smooth and desired consistency.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes before frosting.

Notes

  • nutrition facts are just an estimate of the ingredients listed
  • this can also be baked in a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. 
  • Don't forget to leave me a review after you give this recipe a try! ♥️

Nutrition

Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 954IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Breakfast, Cast Iron, Holidays
Keyword: Cast Iron Cinnamon Rolls
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