Keto Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Icing

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These Keto Cinnamon Rolls are our "keto-fied" version of classic, home-style cinnamon rolls. They’re fluffy, soft, and topped with the most amazing brown butter icing you ever tasted! These rolls are keto, low-carb, gluten-free, and grain-free!

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Is there anything better than a warm cinnamon roll straight out of the oven? It's pure deliciousness!

These Keto Cinnamon Rolls are packed with a sweet filling and then glazed with a decadent brown butter icing.

The base of these low-carb cinnamon rolls comes from a combination of cheese and grain-free flours.

This creates a texture similar to a cheese danish. Each cinnamon roll is extra soft with the most delicious cinnamon swirl.

And the best news is that these rolls are totally keto and gluten-free.

Be sure to try our Keto Cinnamon Rolls with Cranberry and Orange, they are perfect for the holiday season!

Why You Will Love These Rolls!

• Easy: These cinnamon rolls perfect for beginners. They are straight forward to make, and dare we say fun! They are a great recipe if you have kids who want to help you in the kitchen.
• Perfect for a crowd: This recipe yields 10 rolls so it is a great option to make if you are hosting a brunch or have overnight guests to feed in the morning.
• No rise: Making traditional cinnamon buns from scratch requires patience and you have to plan ahead because you need to carve out a few hours for the yeast to rise. These no yeast rolls require no rising time so they can be made much faster.

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients for the dough:

• Cheese: We use a combination of shredded mozzarella and cream cheese to create the keto dough.
• Flours: Use a blend of coconut flour and almond flour for the dough. These are great low carb and gluten-free alternatives to all purpose flour.
• Granular erythritol: A keto-friendly sugar substitute.
• Xanthan gum: Used to help to thicken and stabilize the dough.
• Baking powder: To help the dough rise when it is baked.
• Apple cider vinegar: This reacts with the baking powder to create light and fluffy rolls.
• Flavorings: Salt and vanilla extract.
• Eggs: To help bind the ingredients together.

Here are the ingredients for the filling:

• Butter: Soften your butter before using it so that it combines well with the other ingredients.
• Brown sugar substitute: We like to use Sukrin Gold.
• Ground cinnamon: Check that your cinnamon isn't stale before using it by rubbing a little between your fingers. If it's fresh, it will release a strong aroma.

Here are the ingredients for the icing:

• Butter: Use unsalted butter.
• Confectioner erythritol: A low-carb alternative to powdered sugar that combines well with the other ingredients to create a thick icing.
• Vanilla extract: For a touch of sweetness and flavor.
• Almond milk: You can also use another type of milk, but almond is our favorite for this recipe.

How to Make Keto Cinnamon Rolls

The full instructions are detailed in the recipe card at the end of this post.

But we wanted to give you step-by-step instructions, so you know exactly how to make these low-carb cinnamon rolls.

Step #1. Melt Your Cheeses

The dough for the keto soft pretzel uses a combination of melted mozzarella cheese and cream cheese.

Use a microwave to melt the cheeses and make sure they are completely melted.

If you notice any tiny shreds that aren't melted, keep melting it.

Step #2. Make the Dough

If you don't have a stand mixer, get one. It makes this recipe so much easier. Plus, you'll use it over and over again - like if you make our keto soft pretzels.

But if you don't have one right this minute, you can mix the dough by hand with quite a bit of elbow grease.

Don't use an electric mixer, because the dough will stick to the beaters and it will be a mess. Trust us - we know from experience!

Mix together the dry ingredients first and then add in the wet ingredients followed by the melted cheeses.

Process on medium speed for at least 5 minutes or until completely combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as you go until a dough forms.

This is a very sticky dough, so it will stick to your spoon and the sides. This is normal.

Step #3. Roll Out the Dough

Since the dough is so sticky, you'll want to use plastic wrap to roll it out.

Create a large bottom layer of plastic wrap by connecting several sheets together until it is at least 24-inches long by 20-inches wide.

Place the dough in the center of the plastic wrap.

Make the top layer of plastic wrap in the same way and size (24 x 20 inch) and place on top of the dough.

Roll out the dough between the two layers of plastic wrap until it is a 20 x 16 inch oval.  Stretch out the plastic wrap out if needed so that it doesn't get caught under the dough.

Step #4. Make the Filling

After you roll out the dough, set it aside and make the filling.

Soften the butter for 15 seconds in the microwave if it is still hard.

Then mix the butter, cinnamon, and keto sweetener in a bowl.

Step #5. Form the Cinnamon Rolls

There's an art to creating the perfect keto cinnamon roll.

We have some step-by-step pictures to help you see the entire process.

• A) Spread the Filling - Remove the top layer of plastic wrap and use a spatula to spread the cinnamon mixture all over the dough. It should cover the entire dough surface. Make sure to spread right to the edges.
• B) Roll the Dough Into a Log - Starting on the left side, lift up the bottom layer of plastic wrap. Use the plastic wrap to help you roll the dough lengthwise into a long log. Make it as tight as you can.
• C) Cut Out the Cinnamon Rolls - Use a sharp knife or some kitchen twine to gently cut the rolls. The dough will be sticky so be careful and take your time. Make them about 1-inch wide. Keep them a consistent size so they bake evenly.
• D) Place the Rolls in a Baking Dish - Put some parchment paper (to prevent sticking) in a glass baking dish. Place the cinnamon rolls in the dish in a single layer.

Step #6. Bake the Rolls

Bake the rolls at 350°F for 25-30 minutes. Just until the tips and sides turn golden brown.

Your entire house will smell like buttery cinnamon. It's going to smell devine!

When they are done baking, allow the rolls to cool down completely as you make your brown butter icing.

Step #7. Glaze the Cinnamon Rolls

The best part of these keto cinnamon rolls is the icing. We are using a brown butter icing, which couldn't be easier to make.

Just cook the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, until is has browned.

Turn off the heat and whisk in the remaining ingredients. Feel free to add in more almond milk until you have reached your desired consistency.

When the cinnamon rolls are completely cooled down, drizzle the icing all over them.

Recipe Notes and Tips

• Let your rolls cool. If you add the icing while they are still warm, it could melt it. To keep the frosting thick, wait until the cinnamon rolls are completely cool before icing them.
• Storage. Store leftover rolls in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 7 days if they last that long! They can be reheated in the oven.
• Make ahead. You can make the dough and form the unbaked keto cinnamon rolls ahead of time. Store them covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
• Make your own confectioner erythritol. If you can’t find confectioner erythritol, make your own by pulsing the granular erythritol in your food processor for 5 to 10 minutes until powdery.

Frequently Asked Questions

More Keto Dessert Recipes

If you’d like more delicious dessert recipes that are perfectly keto, then check out these favorites:

• Keto Triple Chocolate Doughnuts
• Keto Zucchini Bread Whoopie Pies
• Keto Raspberry Cheesecake Almond Bars
• Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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