Cinnamon Roll Hack 🧈
Cinnamon Roll Hack 🧈 is a easy American recipe that serves 5. 300 calories per serving. Recipe by Parade on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 45 min
Cost: $32.33 total, $6.47 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 package Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls (5‑count package, thawed if frozen)
- 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 0.5 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
- 1.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure)
- 0.33 cup Heavy Cream (cold)
- 1 packet Icing Packet (included with rolls) (the powdered icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese Frosting (softened, about half a standard 8‑oz can)
- 0.25 cup Chopped Pecans (optional, toasted for extra flavor)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the glaze.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 350°F
Make Butter‑Brown‑Sugar Glaze
In a small saucepan melt the butter over low heat. Whisk in the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
Time: PT5M
Arrange Rolls and Add Cream
Grease the cake pan, then place the cinnamon rolls side by side. Pour the 1/3 cup heavy cream over the rolls, then evenly spread the butter‑sugar glaze over each roll using a spatula.
Time: PT5M
Bake the Rolls
Bake the assembled rolls for 12‑15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the glaze is bubbling.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: 350°F
Prepare Cream Cheese Icing
While the rolls bake, combine the included icing packet with the softened cream cheese frosting in a microwave‑safe bowl. Microwave for 10‑15 seconds, stirring until the mixture is runny.
Time: PT3M
Glaze and Garnish
Remove the pan from the oven. Immediately drizzle the warm cream‑cheese icing over the hot rolls, allowing it to soak in. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top if desired.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 300
- Protein
- 4g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 12g
- Fiber
- 1g
Dietary info: Vegetarian
Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Tree nuts
Last updated: April 14, 2026








