This easy, no yeast cinnamon roll dough can be made and baked in under an hour. Try making Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls for a delicious holiday twist.
So far we have gone through two containers of eggnog...in one week. And Christmas is still 20 days away! Oh, and only two of us actually like eggnog in our house.
My oldest finished off the first container so quickly that I had to buy another one and put a note on it that said "Do Not Touch". This is a very necessary note because that kid would seriously drink all of it in one day if I let him. I had these cinnamon rolls in mind, so I had to make sure the eggnog was there when I went to bake.
So, the other day I about fell over. Not because I tripped or anything...although that has happened before. My oldest son came home from school and asked if we could go shopping...for clothes. And then he said he wanted clothes for Christmas too. Stylish clothes to be exact.
Who is this???
This is the child who wants nothing to do with shopping and who will wear whatever clothes I buy. I was in shock just about all day from those two comments. I was telling my husband this and he asked, "Is there a girl?" We asked, and he swears up and down that there is no girl. I have my suspicions though...
Maybe I should buy two more containers of eggnog. One for my son to drink and one for me to bake him yummy eggnog treats...then I will bribe him with both to tell me why he is interested in clothes so much. He does go to a private school where the kids do dress a little nicer. The mom in me is hoping that is the reason...no way am I ready for him to like girls.
But we did take him to the mall the other night. He was like a kid in a candy store...except we were in Old Navy, and he was picking out shirts and cardigans. Oh, and he asked for a bow tie. Again who is this child? I think it is all the Dr. Who he has been watching lately. He even wore a bow tie to school today. Apparently it is the cool thing to wear now.
I have to face it one of these days...my baby is growing up and I don't like it.
I think I will just go face plant myself into a pan of these Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls to console myself.
This is such an easy dough to make. I love it because there is no rise time. Make the dough, roll it up, and bake. And that can all happen in about 45 minutes with a bowl and a fork. Perfect for those mornings you have a cinnamon roll craving!
This eggnog version is so delicious. I used eggnog in the dough, and again in the frosting. No shortage of eggnog flavor here!
Bring on the eggnog...I have more shopping to do...for clothes apparently.
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Recipe
Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
This easy no yeast Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls gets holiday flavor from eggnog in the dough and frosting.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup eggnog
- 7 Tablespoons butter, melted and divided
For the Filling
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon butter, melted
For the Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 Tablespoon eggnog
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Stir together the filling ingredients until it looks like wet sand. Set aside.
- Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Create a hole in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the eggnog and 2 Tablespoons melted butter. Use a fork to stir together to form a soft dough.
- Place the dough on a well-floured surface. Knead the dough a few times to work a little bit of flour into the dough. Do not add too much flour or your rolls will be tough.
- Use your hands to gently press the dough into a 10x14 rectangle, keeping some flour between the dough and counter.
- Spread the dough with 2 Tablespoons melted butter, and sprinkle the filling over the top. Leave about a ½ inch border all around the dough.
- Slowly roll up from the shortest side. If the dough sticks to the counter, use a spatula or knife to gently loosen it as you roll. Cut the roll into 9 even pieces.
- Spread 1 Tablespoon melted butter in the bottom of a 8x8 baking dish.
- Place the 9 rolls in the pan with room around each one. Bake for 18 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Beat together all the frosting ingredients. Serve the warm rolls with frosting.
- The unfrosted rolls can be stored in a sealed container on the counter. Keep the frosting in the refrigerator. These can also be reheated the next day for 10-15 seconds in the microwave, before adding frosting.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 404Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 411mgCarbohydrates: 60gFiber: 1gSugar: 32gProtein: 6g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Other baked goods that use eggnog in them:
Lauren V
I make this recipe all the time 🙂 I absolutely love it. But I had a question:! When eggnog is no longer available after the holidays can I substitute it for something else in the dough and frosting?? Thank You!! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
I am so glad you like this recipe. If you look under the recipe tab, you will see a folder of breakfast ideas. There a few other versions of this cinnamon roll there 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Lucky for you no one will be stealing your nog before you need it for baking! And that is funny that they like the eggnog treats and not the drink. I would happily give him or anyone else the entire pan with no grounding...just to keep myself out of them 🙂
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
Ahahaha eggnog thieves! Thankfully for me, no one in the house likes eggnog very much, so I usually have the carton all to my lonesome. However, they DO like eggnog-baked goodies which I find strange and amusing... until they eat every last piece and I didn't even get a taste! Happened to me a few days ago with eggnog cookies... hmmph. These cinnnamon rolls look perfect! If I were your eggnog-fiend kiddo, I would definitely be having a hard time staying out of these! It'd be worth getting grounded for eating the entire pan 🙂
Maria
These look AMAZING!!!! Love how you incorporated the eggnog into the dough and the frosting, sounds so delicious!!!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Maria!
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com
Jocelyn, these are such seductive cinnamon rolls! You know what would go great with these? An eggnog + rum cocktail! Yes, for breakfast! It's a holiday season, after all!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Now that sounds like a breakfast of champions! Love it!
Kelley
Oh my! These look so delicious! Im not a huge eggnog fan but I feel the need to make these asap!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I hope you follow through on that urge Kelley! You will be so happy you did!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
You have no idea the restraint it's taken me not to be like your son and drink the entire container. I have baking to do! 🙂 LOVE these rolls!
Jocelyn Brubaker
It is hard to resist that eggnog urge isn't it? I need to do some more baking with it too though!
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen
Egg Nog Cinnamon rolls?! Have I died and gone to Christmas breakfast Heaven? Seriously I am in love with these! Totally Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Chandra 🙂
Jenn@eatcakefordinner
It's gotta be a girl!!! These sound so so so good.
Jocelyn Brubaker
I think you are right...now to get him to admit that to me 🙂
Emily ~So Domesticated~
These cinnamon rolls look absolutely fabulous!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Emily!
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain
Teehee my bf's mom has to right NO EAT on pretty much everything in the fridge, otherwise his younger brother demolishes everything in site! I think you need a secret fridge just for eggnog so you can make these fantastic eggnog cinnamon rolls all year long! 😀
Jocelyn Brubaker
A secret fridge for my stash...I think I like it!!! And eggnog cinnamon rolls all year...I like that even more!
Trish - Mom On Timeout
I have to run and check and see how much eggnog I have left because these cinnamon rolls MUST be made ASAP! Gorgeous! Pinned 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much for the pin love Trish! I hope you get a chance to try these...we loved them so much!
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff
1st ... I believe my youngest boy (man) chose his career because he can wear suits and ties ... he always loved the 'tie thing'. 2nd ... if I made these rolls ... I would need to go clothes shopping, 'cause I would eat the whole pan ... oh what the heck, I'll make 'em anyway 😉 I love the 'no yeast' rolls!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Brenda. I might need some new clothes too after eating a few of these!