Lazy Cinnamon Rolls Hack
Lazy Cinnamon Rolls Hack
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Rolls
- 8 dinner rolls
- 75 g butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, reduce if prefer not so sweet
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 85 g butter, room temperature
- 60 g Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, to 1/2 cup, adjust to your preferred sweetness
- Pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons milk, to 4 tablespoons, for smooth, spreadable consistency
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 160°C (320°F) for 3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 160
- 2
Slice each of the 8 dinner rolls in half horizontally, making sure to keep them connected as one piece.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Spread half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the bottom half of the sliced rolls. Place the top half of the rolls back on, then spread the remaining mixture evenly over the top.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Carefully place the prepared rolls into the air fryer basket. Air fry at 160°C (320°F) for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cinnamon-sugar mixture is bubbling.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 160
- 6
While the rolls are air frying, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the room temperature butter and softened cream cheese together until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, and the vanilla extract (if using). Beat until combined. Gradually beat in the milk, a little at a time, until the frosting is creamy and has a smooth, spreadable consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Once the cinnamon rolls are done, let them cool slightly for about 5 minutes. While still warm, spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the tops of the rolls.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lazy Cinnamon Rolls Hack
For the Cinnamon Rolls
- 8 dinner rolls
- 75 g butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, reduce if prefer not so sweet
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 85 g butter, room temperature
- 60 g Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, to 1/2 cup, adjust to your preferred sweetness
- Pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons milk, to 4 tablespoons, for smooth, spreadable consistency
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 160°C (320°F) for 3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 160 - 2
Slice each of the 8 dinner rolls in half horizontally, making sure to keep them connected as one piece.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Spread half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the bottom half of the sliced rolls. Place the top half of the rolls back on, then spread the remaining mixture evenly over the top.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Carefully place the prepared rolls into the air fryer basket. Air fry at 160°C (320°F) for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cinnamon-sugar mixture is bubbling.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 160 - 6
While the rolls are air frying, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the room temperature butter and softened cream cheese together until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, and the vanilla extract (if using). Beat until combined. Gradually beat in the milk, a little at a time, until the frosting is creamy and has a smooth, spreadable consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Once the cinnamon rolls are done, let them cool slightly for about 5 minutes. While still warm, spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the tops of the rolls.
⏱️ 5 min