Jul 14 2026
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Skillet – Baked Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Inspired by The High Hat
Time2h
Serves12

Make Skillet – Baked Cinnamon Roll Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, active dry yeast, and salt until well combined.

  2. 2

    Warm Milk and Butter

    In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over low heat until the butter is melted. Let it cool until warm to the touch.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the warm milk and butter mixture to the eggs and stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough begins to form. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.

  5. 5

    First Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Filling Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare Filling

    In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and softened butter until well combined.

Assembly and Baking

  1. 7

    Roll Out Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

  2. 8

    Spread Filling

    Spread the filling mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.

  3. 9

    Roll and Cut

    Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal slices.

  4. 10

    Arrange in Skillet

    Grease a large skillet and arrange the cinnamon roll slices in a circular pattern, leaving some space between each roll.

  5. 11

    Second Rise

    Cover the skillet with a towel and let the rolls rise for about another 30 minutes.

  6. 12

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  7. 13

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.

Icing Preparation

  1. 14

    Make Icing

    In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat until smooth and creamy.

Serving

  1. 15

    Serve and Enjoy

    Remove the skillet from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then drizzle the icing over the warm cinnamon rolls. Serve warm and enjoy!

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