Craving a warm, gooey breakfast without the hassle? Homemade Cinnamon Rolls using Biscuits make it easy to enjoy a sweet, bakery-style treat in no time.
Made with refrigerated dough, this easy shortcut combines warm spices, sugar, and pecans for a treat that tastes just like homemade—without the extra effort!
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This recipe is much easier to prepare than Overnight Cinnamon Rolls that use a yeast dough because there’s no need for proofing, kneading, or waiting for the dough to rise.
Using refrigerator dough as the base eliminates the extra time and effort, allowing you to have warm, gooey rolls ready in a fraction of the time.
It’s the perfect solution for a quick and delicious treat without the hassle of traditional baking steps!
Looking for more Easy Cinnamon Rolls for Breakfast? Try my Frozen Bread Cinnamon Rolls or French Toast Cinnamon Rolls.
Table of Contents
- Wake Up to Amazing Cinnamon Rolls!
- Refrigerator Biscuits Cinnamon Rolls
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed:
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Directions
- Canned Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls
- Baking Instructions
- How to make the Powdered Sugar Glaze
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- How to Store, Freeze and Reheat Leftovers
- Recipe FAQ's
- More Easy Ideas to LOVE
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Wake Up to Amazing Cinnamon Rolls!
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Whether it's for a holiday, weekend family brunch or a quick school morning breakfast, your family will love these easy-to-make recipes!
Refrigerator Biscuits Cinnamon Rolls
Quick & Easy – No need to make dough from scratch or use yeast.
Deliciously Soft & Flaky – The biscuit dough creates a light, tender texture with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth bite.
Perfectly Sweet & Spiced – A classic cinnamon-sugar filling with optional pecans for crunch and extra flavor.
Great for Any Occasion – Whether it’s a lazy weekend morning, brunch, or a quick treat, these cinnamon rolls fit the bill.
Kid-Friendly & Fun to Make – A simple recipe that’s great for baking with kids and doesn’t require advanced skills.
Check out MORE easy Refrigerated Biscuit Dough Recipes for more ideas!
Helpful Kitchen Tools
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Main Ingredients Needed:
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Substitutions and Variations
- Swap canned biscuits with crescent roll dough or puff pastry for a lighter, flakier texture like I do with my Cinnamon Rolls made with Puff Pastry or my Cinnamon Rolls from Crescent Rolls.
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the filling before rolling up for a sweet, gooey treat.
- Swap with walnuts, almonds, or omit them for a nut-free version.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the rolls before baking for a sticky bun-style treat.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Flatten the overlapping biscuit dough into a rectangle on parchment paper using a rolling pin. Brush the surface with melted butter, then sprinkle on the cinnamon sugar and chopped pecans. Starting from the edge closest to you, roll the dough tightly into a cylinder, sealing the seam to prevent leaks while baking.
Step 2: Use a serrated knife to slice the rolled dough into 1 ½-inch sections, creating 12 cinnamon rolls
Canned Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls
- Refrigerator biscuit dough is delicate, so roll it up gently and use a serrated knife for clean, even slices without squishing the dough.
- Keep the biscuit dough chilled until ready to use to prevent them from becoming too soft and sticky when rolling.
- Evenly roll the dough into a rectangle for uniform cinnamon rolls that bake consistently. Be sure to overlap the biscuits before rolling to create a seamless dough.
- Press the edge of the dough firmly to prevent the filling from leaking out while baking.
Step 3: Place the cinnamon rolls into a greased muffin pan coated with non-stick spray.
Baking Instructions
Step 4: Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the rolls turn golden brown. Keep an eye on them, as oven times may vary—mine were perfectly done at 13 minutes.
How to make the Powdered Sugar Glaze
Step 5: Transfer the rolls to a baking tray and let them cool slightly while preparing the glaze. Whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth, then drizzle it over the warm rolls. For an extra touch of texture and flavor, sprinkle a few more chopped pecans on top if desired.
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How to Store, Freeze and Reheat Leftovers
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container up to a week.
Freezer: Allow the baked rolls to cool completely. Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then place them in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag. They can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Thawing and Reheating: Allow the rolls to defrost overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave on medium power for 20-30 seconds or in a preheated 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed through. Make sure you cover them with aluminum foil so they don't dry out.
Recipe FAQ's
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Yes, place the biscuits slightly overlapping each other and then using a rolling pin press the biscuit rounds together until they're in the shape you need for the recipe you're following.
Yes, unfortunately any uncooked refrigerator biscuit dough will go bad. It's best to bake them all at the same time.
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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls using Biscuits
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Ingredients
- 2 7.5 oz. canned refrigerated biscuits
- ¼ cup butter; melted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup pecans; chopped
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
Method
- Open the cans of biscuits and separate them. Begin placing them on piece of parchment paper overlapping them slightly. Using a rolling pin roll them out flat into a rectangle shape.
- Melt the butter and brush it all over the surface of the rolled out refrigerator rolls. Then sprinkle on the brown sugar/cinnamon filling followed by the chopped pecans.
- Beginning at the edge closest to you, start rolling up the dough into a tight cylinder. Press the seam tightly making sure it’s sealed so nothing leaks out while baking. The dough will be soft, so be careful while rolling.
- Using a serrated knife make a slice every 1 ½ inches up the cylinder. You should get 12 cinnamon rolls.
- Place the cinnamon rolls in the muffin pan that’s been sprayed with non-stick baking spray.
- Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 12 – 15 minutes or until the rolls are slightly browned.
- Transfer the rolls to a baking tray to cool while you prepare the glaze.
- Combine the ingredients for the glaze and slowly pour over the slightly cooled cinnamon rolls. Top with a few more chopped pecans if desired.
Sean says
These were really easy…and very tasty!
Lois says
Thank you!
Sandy says
Made these without the pecans so grandkids would eat…. very good! Only recommendation is to double or triple the icing! 🤣
Lois says
More icing is always a good thing! Thank you for visiting!
Teresa says
We baked a couple batches of cinnamon rolls today, using this recipe, because we wanted something sweet to eat LoL We added raisins (my mom🤷🏽♀️) and it came out delicious!!! Thank you for this easy recipe!
Lois says
I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you!
JR says
Can you setup night before and bake in morning??
Lois says
I think you can! Just make sure you wrap them tightly with plastic wrap so they don't dry out. Please come back and let me know it worked out and I can update the recipe!
Lynne Zemaitis says
These look delicious! Thank you so much for sharing at Tuesday Turn About!
Lois says
Thank you!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
Your posts always make me hungry. I do love cinnamon rolls too and I can't wait to try this one out. It is just so simple and I'm sure delicious. Thank you for sharing all of your recipes this week. #HomeMattersParty