Quick Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Rolls

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These irresistible homemade cinnamon rolls use a clever shortcut – cottage cheese in the dough – making them lighter, fluffier and much faster to prepare than traditional versions. The rich, tangy dough comes together in minutes and requires no lengthy rising time, while still delivering that classic sweet cinnamon-sugar filling and cream cheese glaze we all crave. They’ve become my go-to recipe for lazy weekend mornings when the family wants something special but I don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Perfect for holiday brunches or any time you need a warm, comforting breakfast treat without all the usual fuss of yeasted dough!


Ingredient List

  • 4.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups light brown sugar
  • 1 cup cottage-style cheese
  • 0.75 cup granulated white sugar
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup melted butter
  • 0.5 cup liquid honey
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1.75 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs

Preparation Time 20-30 minutes
Cooking Time 35-40 minutes
Total Time 55-70 minutes
Level of Difficulty Medium

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth in a blender. Add sugar, eggs, oil, and milk, blending until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
  3. Mix baking powder into the cottage cheese mixture, then gradually incorporate flour until dough is smooth.
  4. On a floured surface, stretch dough into a large rectangle. In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon for filling.
  5. Brush melted butter over dough, drizzle with honey, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  6. Roll dough tightly lengthwise into a log. Cut into 1-1.5 inch slices and arrange in prepared pan.
  7. Bake 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool briefly and serve warm.

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