If the idea of making homemade cinnamon rolls from scratch seems daunting, you're going to love this tip for How to make Cinnamon Rolls with Grands Biscuits.

Made with Grands Biscuits and cream cheese frosting, the biscuits are rolled into balls, coated with a cinnamon sugar mixture, and baked. The result is a quick and easy cinnamon roll ready in minutes instead of hours!

Check out all the other Best Cinnamon Roll and Recipes that are sure to bring a touch of sweetness to your day!

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Instead of struggling with a yeast dough and having to wait a few hours before you can even bake the cinnamon rolls, try this recipe that gives you the same delicious outcome in a fraction of the time.

This recipe uses Pillsbury Grands Biscuits, a pre-made refrigerator dough, that guarantees the perfect cinnamon roll every time!

Looking for more Breakfast Ideas that use refrigerator cinnamon rolls? Try my French Toast Cinnamon Rolls, Easy Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole or my Cinnamon Roll Casserole without Eggs...yum!

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Benefits of Using Grands Biscuits

The true beauty of using Grands Biscuits for your cinnamon rolls lies in the time it saves. Ready in just minutes, you can have a batch of these cinnamon rolls on the table in no time at all!

This is a game-changer for busy schedules, impromptu brunches, or when the craving for cinnamon rolls strikes at midnight.

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Nonstick Mini Muffin Pan, Cupcake Tin for Baking

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Check out my Deliciously Simple Cinnamon Roll Digital Cookbook for even more easy cinnamon roll recipes.

Whether it's for a holiday, weekend family brunch or a quick school morning breakfast, your family will love these easy-to-make recipes!

📋Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.

Substitutions and Variations

Try adding chopped nuts to the cinnamon/sugar/butter mixture.
You can also add mini chocolate chips for a chocolate cinnamon roll bun!
Try my Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting recipe in place of the canned version.

Step-by-Step Instructions

dollops of cream cheese frosting on parchment paper.

Step 1: Add dollops of the cream cheese frosting to a piece of parchment paper. Place the paper in the freezer to chill while you prepare the rest of the recipe.

butter, cinnamon, brown sugar in glass bowl.

Step 2: Combine the cinnamon, brown sugar, and softened butter in a mixing dish.

Step 3: Mix these items together with a fork until smooth.

Step 4: Roll out each grand biscuit to a thickness of ½ inch on a cutting board.

cinnamon roll mixture spread on top of flatten out Grands biscuits.

Step 5: Spread the cinnamon filling over each of the flattened biscuits.

refrigerator biscuits spread with cinnamon roll mixture.

Step 6: Slice the biscuits into four equal pieces using a sharp knife.

dollops of cream cheese frosting on refrigerator biscuits spread with cinnamon roll mixture.

Step 7: Once the frosting solidifies in the freezer, take it out and use a ball of frosting to fill the middle of each piece of dough.

Grands biscuits cut in fours held in hand.

Step 8: Hold the biscuit piece in your hand and gently seal the edges together.

How to form the Cinnamon Roll Balls

closeup of Pillsbury Grands biscuits rolled into balls.

Step 9: Press the edges of the biscuit piece together to seal it after folding it around the icing.

refrigerator biscuit dough rolled into balls in cinnamon sugar mixture.

Step 10: Using a fork, combine the sugar and cinnamon in a different bowl. Roll each cinnamon roll ball in the mixture.

Step 11: Place each ball, sealed edges down, inside a small mini muffin pan that has been sprayed with baking spray.

baked cinnamon rolls made from Grands biscuits.

Step 12: Continue doing this until every one of them is in the cupcake pan. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the tops begin to turn a light golden brown.

⏲Baking Instructions

Step 13: Remove the tray from the oven and allow the cinnamon roll balls to cool for a few minutes before removing them to a wire cooling rack.

cinnamon roll balls with glaze on plate.

Step 14: While still warm, sprinkle the remaining melted cream cheese icing over the top and enjoy.

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🍽 What goes with Cinnamon Rolls?

When serving a sweet recipe like this, it's always nice to add a protein option like scrambled eggs or a frittata.
Breakfast Casserole with Hashbrowns would be great to serve alongside these cinnamon rolls.
Try serving my Christmas breakfast, or Easter Brunch for holidays or just to celebrate the weekend.

🍶Storage Tips

Before storing, let the cinnamon rolls cool fully. This will help prevent condensation from appearing on the cinnamon rolls.
After the cinnamon rolls have cooled, store them in an airtight container. To avoid them clinging to one another, make sure they are stacked in a single layer.
They will stay fresh for up to five days.

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❄️Freezing Tips

The best way to freeze leftover canned cinnamon rolls is by wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap or storing them in an airtight container.
When properly stored, Grands biscuits cinnamon rolls can last in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.

🔁 Thawing Tips

Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight before serving the next morning.

♨️ Reheating Tips

Place individual cinnamon rolls on a microwave-safe plate and heat them for 15-20 seconds per roll.
Be sure to cover the rolls with a damp paper towel to help retain moisture.
You could also reheat them in the oven, but they might dry out.

How do you make Pillsbury cinnamon rolls not dry?

You can pour heavy cream on top of the cinnamon rolls right before baking. Cover them with aluminum foil to keep the cinnamon rolls from drying out too much.

Another option is to add a bowl of water in the oven and reduce the baking time slightly to ensure that the cinnamon rolls are not undercooked but still maintain their moisture.

Is it better to bake cinnamon rolls in a glass or metal pan?

When making cinnamon rolls, you have the option to use either glass or metal pans. Glass pans heat up at a slower pace and retain heat for a longer duration, potentially causing the bottom of the cinnamon rolls to brown faster. On the other hand, metal pans distribute heat more efficiently and evenly, resulting in a more consistent baking outcome.

🌟Try these recipes next...

Check out my other recipe for Homemade Cinnamon Rolls using Biscuits – that’s right biscuits. Two cans of refrigerator biscuits turned into cinnamon rolls. Delicious!
Or you might enjoy this recipe for Cinnamon Roll in a Mug!

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