Gluten Free Maple Cinnamon Rolls

Total time2 hr 15 min

Prep time35 min

Cook time25 min

These rolls come together into soft, pillowy spirals with a rich cinnamon-brown sugar swirl running through every bite, thanks to a stand mixer dough enriched with eggs, butter, and a touch of maple syrup. The flour blend and xanthan gum give the dough real stretch and structure, so it rolls, fills, and slices into neat, tidy spirals just like a bakery version would. Warm maple syrup deepens the filling's flavor, while a smooth cream cheese glaze gets poured over the rolls while they're still warm, melting into every crevice. Baking them low and slow ensures a golden top and a soft, fully cooked center without drying out the crumb. This one's a genuinely great pick for a gluten free brunch spread, especially if you want something that still pulls apart in warm, gooey layers.

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Ingredients

9 servings

For the dough

¾ cup milk, warmed to 110°f (43°c)
Horizon Organic Whole High Vitamin D Milk - 0.5 Gallon Horizon Organic 2% Reduced Fat High Vitamin D Milk - 0.5 Gallon Horizon Organic Whole DHA Omega-3 Milk - 0.5 Gallon Horizon Organic 2% Reduced Fat DHA Omega 3 Milk - 0.5 Gallon a2 Milk 2% Reduced Fat Milk
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2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
2 tbsp maple syrup, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 ½ cups gluten free flour blend
1 tsp xanthan gum (omit if your flour blend already contains it)
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp fine salt

For the filling

3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp ground cinnamon

For the glaze

4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 tbsp milk
½ tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1
Combine the warm milk (110°F / 43°C), yeast, and 1 tbsp of the maple syrup in the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir briefly and let stand for 5–8 minutes, until the surface is foamy and the mixture smells yeasty.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour blend, xanthan gum (if using), baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

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