If you’re craving warm, fluffy cinnamon rolls but don’t want to wait hours for dough to rise, these easy no-rise cinnamon buns are the perfect solution. These homemade mini cinnamon rolls are soft, gooey, and finished with a sweet frosted drizzle. The best part? They come together in minutes using just a few simple ingredients.
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❤️ WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE
✅ No yeast and no rising time
✅ Ready in about 20 minutes
✅ Soft and gooey homemade cinnamon rolls
✅ Perfect mini cinnamon buns
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🥄 INGREDIENTS NEEDED
Dough
120 g self-raising flour (about 6 heaped tablespoons)
100 g Greek yogurt (about 4 tablespoons)
(If using plain/all-purpose flour, add ½ teaspoon baking powder.)
Filling
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional: extra pinch of cinnamon
Cream Cheese Frosting
3 tablespoons icing sugar
¼ cup smooth cream cheese
👩🏼🍳 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Please scroll to the full printable recipe card at the bottom for ingredient quantities and the method
Make the Dough
In a bowl, mix the self-raising flour and Greek yogurt until a dough forms.
The dough should be smooth and form a dough ball.
If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
If the dough is too dry, add a little more yogurt.
ROLL THE DOUGH
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangular shape.
ADD THE FILLING
Spread the butter over the dough.
Sprinkle over the sugar and cinnamon evenly.
ROLL AND SLICE
Roll the dough tightly into a log.
Slice into mini cinnamon rolls.
BAKE
Place the rolls on a baking tray.
Bake at 180°C for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden.
Air Fryer Option:
Air fry at 180°C for about 10 minutes.
MAKE THE FROSTING
Mix the icing sugar and smooth cream cheese until creamy.
Drizzle the frosted cream cheese topping over the warm rolls.
❓FAQS
If the dough is sticky, simply add a little more flour until it forms a smooth dough ball. The dough should be soft but not sticky. If it feels too dry, add a small spoon of Greek yogurt.
Yes. If using plain (all-purpose) flour, add ½ teaspoon baking powder to help the dough rise and stay light and fluffy.
For extra gooey cinnamon rolls, add a little extra butter and cinnamon sugar to the filling and frost the buns while they are still warm so the icing melts slightly.
Yes. You can freeze the baked cinnamon rolls in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw and warm before adding the frosting.
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EASY NO-RISE CINNAMON BUNS (WITH A VIDEO!)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 mini buns 1x
Description
If you’re craving warm, fluffy cinnamon rolls but don’t want to wait hours for dough to rise, these easy no-rise cinnamon buns are the perfect solution. These homemade mini cinnamon rolls are soft, gooey, and finished with a sweet frosted drizzle. The best part? They come together in minutes using just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
120 g self-raising flour (about 6 heaped tablespoons) If using plain/all-purpose flour, add ½ teaspoon baking powder.
100 g Greek yogurt (about 4 tablespoons)
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the cream cheese frosting
3 tablespoons icing sugar
¼ cup cream cheese (like Philadalphia cream cheese)
Instructions
Make the Dough
In a bowl, mix the self-raising flour and Greek yogurt until a dough forms.
The dough should be smooth and form a dough ball.
If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
If the dough is too dry, add a little more yogurt.
Roll the Dough
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangular shape.
Add the Filling
Spread the butter over the dough.
Sprinkle over the sugar and cinnamon evenly.
Roll and Slice
Roll the dough tightly into a log.
Slice into mini cinnamon rolls.
Air Fryer Option:
Air fry at 180°C for about 10 minutes.
Bake
Place the rolls on a baking tray.
Bake at 180°C for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden.
Make the Frosting
Mix the icing sugar and smooth cream cheese until creamy.
Frost the Cinnamon Rolls
Drizzle the frosted cream cheese topping over the warm rolls.
Notes
Don't overmix: Mix the flour and Greek yogurt until the dough just forms a smooth dough ball. Overmixing can make the cinnamon rolls dense instead of fluffy.
Frost while warm: Drizzle the cream cheese frosting over the buns while they are still warm so it melts slightly and creates extra gooey cinnamon rolls.
Add extra cinnamon sugar: If you love extra sweet cinnamon rolls, sprinkle a little more cinnamon and sugar before rolling the dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: air fryer, Bake
- Cuisine: American
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