Description
This Cinnamon Roll Skillet Bake turns standard cinnamon rolls into a gooey, shareable dessert by baking them in a single pan. The butter-sugar mixture caramelizes into a sweet, gooey base that soaks into each roll and pairs perfectly with cream cheese or vanilla icing.
Ingredients
12 standard-sized cinnamon rolls
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup packaged cinnamon sugar (or 1/4 cup granulated sugar + 1 tbsp ground cinnamon)
2 cups premixed frosting, such as cream cheese or vanilla buttercream
Parchment paper or cooking spray (for greasing the skillet)
Optional: all-purpose flour (to prevent icing from sticking)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Grease an oven-safe 11- to 12-inch skillet with butter (or use parchment paper if the pan is not highly heat-resistant)
Halve the cinnamon rolls if needed and tightly arrange them in the skillet, allowing the edges to slightly overlap for texture
Dot the butter over the rolls, ensuring the melted fat coats the bottom of the pan
Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the rolls, followed by half of the cinnamon sugar mixture
Bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway for even browning
Remove from the oven and let the skillet rest for 15 minutes to set the caramelized base
Sprinkle a light dusting of flour (optional) to avoid the icing from sticking
Generously spread the frosting over the warm rolls in the skillet
Notes
Use gluten-free cinnamon rolls for a gluten-free option
For a vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use vegan cinnamon rolls and frosting
Serve the skillet directly from the pan at the table for a cozy, shareable dessert
Allow the frosting to slightly melt for an indulgent experience
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Trending
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
