Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

My vegan cinnamon rolls are so easy to make and yield soft and fluffy buns every single time. It's easy to make ahead and tastes so good that even non-vegans are obsessed! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Resting time 1

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 233kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegan butter
1 cup almond milk
2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour

Filling

4 tablespoons vegan butter divided
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Frosting

6 ounces vegan cream cheese or mascarpone
1/3 cup vegan butter
3 cups confectioners sugar

Instructions

Add butter and almond milk to a large bowl. Heat in a microwave for 40 seconds. Remove from the microwave and stir in sugar. Once the butter is melted and the milk is cooled to 100-110°F, stir in the yeast. Set the mixture aside for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, fold in the flour gradually, adding ½ cup at a time. ,
Knead the dough until it comes together. Transfer the dough into a lightly greased bowl. Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise for 30 minutes at a warm spot.
Once doubled in size, punch down the dough and knead it until smooth.
Roll out the dough to a ¼-inch thick rectangle.
Brush three tablespoons of the vegan butter over the dough, and sprinkle it with sugar and cinnamon. Firmly roll the dough into a log shape.
Cut the dough using a sharp knife or dental floss into 6 large or 12 smaller ones and arrange them into a 9 x 4-inch baking dish. Let the dough stand for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, melt the reserved tablespoon of butter and use it to brush the rolls.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Once hot, bake the rolls for 30 minutes.
Make the frosting. In a bowl, add the vegan cream cheese, vegan butter, and confectioners' sugar. Beat the frosting with a hand mixer until smooth.
Once the rolls are baked, let them cool for a few minutes before brushing the frosting on top to seep into the still-warm rolls. Serve immediately.

Video

Notes

Vegan butter brands: I highly recommend Mikoyo's organic vegan butter or Earth Balance sticks. Please opt for vegan butter from a block, not a spread.
Milk: Any dairy-free milk works.
Gluten-free: Use Bob's Red Mill gluten-free flour with added xanthan gum. Add a splash more milk if the dough is too thick.
Overnight cinnamon rolls: Chill the shaped unbaked rolls in the fridge overnight. Simply bring them to room temperature before baking.
Leftovers: Keep at room temperature, covered, for up to 3 days.

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