Vegan Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Total time45 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time25 min

Soft, pillowy rolls start with a simple dough that comes together fast with just a few pantry staples and a light hand of kneading. The filling is where the magic happens — a thick swirl of brown sugar and cinnamon pressed into every layer before the dough gets rolled tight and sliced into rounds. Each roll bakes up golden on top with a tender, spiraled center that pulls apart in soft ribbons. A generous drizzle of sweet, tangy glaze finishes them off while they're still warm, soaking into every crevice. These are the kind of rolls you make when you want something cozy and impressive without a lot of fuss, and they hold up beautifully as a plant-based bake for a weekend brunch spread.

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Ingredients

9 servings

For the dough

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Jovial Flour All Purpose Organic Einkorn Bag - 32 Oz Ka Flour Unbleached - 10 LB Arrowhead Mills Organic Unbleached White Flour, 80 oz Arrowhead Mills Organic White All Purpose Flour 22 oz Pkg
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1 tbsp baking powder
1 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp salt
¾ cup whole milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened soy milk, measured 1:1. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in sauces, custards, and baked goods. For hot or acidic drinks, a barista-style soy milk resists curdling.
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.

For the filling

½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.

For the glaze

4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
3 tbsp whole milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened soy milk, measured 1:1. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in sauces, custards, and baked goods. For hot or acidic drinks, a barista-style soy milk resists curdling.
½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the milk and melted butter and stir with a fork until a shaggy dough forms, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 4–5 times until it just comes together into a smooth, slightly tacky ball — do not overwork it.

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