Weight Watchers Cinnamon Rolls with Glaze - Recipe Diaries (2024)

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Last night was very productive. I made cinnamon rolls and got the database that I created to successfully display on my server for my homework assignment. I'm working on a form that allows a user to submit info, and that gets stored into a database. A lot of that probably doesn't make sense to you, but you do it every day when you're online. Submitting your info to order pizza online. Pizza Hut receives that in order for you to get pizza delivered to your house. That is kind of almost the same sort of coding that I am doing. It was a good night. Or should I say a sweet good night? I was up until about 10:30 and that is usually late for me. That is also considered partying in our house. Anything past 9:30pm that is. I'm an early riser and got up at 7:10 this morning to roll out my cinnamon rolls.

So, today, I am doing laundry and working on my homework assignment. Trying to stay within the number of daily points. This week is going to be hard because we have our big pot luck at work. I'll be eating a lot of egg and hash brown stacks this week. 🙂

Oh yah, and these cinnamon rolls? They're 5 points apiece which is what I normally try and eat around breakfast time. Have some fruit with them. The pomegranates were just for decorations since there were some leftovers from my salad. You can leave those out.

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Weight Watcher's Cinnamon Rolls

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  • Author: Jenna
  • Total Time: 45min
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Oh yah, and these cinnamon rolls? They're 5 points apiece which is what I normally try and eat around breakfast time. Have some fruit with them.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, divided
  • 1 ½ cups plain fat free Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1 bottle of Butter Spray (20 sprays)
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 5 sprays cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine flour and 2 tablespoon powdered sugar in a large bowl. Set aside. Whisk together 1½ cups yogurt, 1 tablespoon vanilla, and egg in a medium bowl. Add yogurt mixture to flour mixture; stir well with a wooden spoon until just combined. Then keep mixing dough in the bowl with your hands until smooth (about 2 minutes of kneading). If the dough is too sticky to knead, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until no longer sticky.
  3. Place a large piece of parchment paper on a work surface and sprinkle with a little flour. Place dough on parchment paper. Sprinkle extra flour over the rolling pin, and roll into a 12 x 9–inch rectangle.
  4. Spritz the dough evenly with Butter Spray.
  5. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon, all the way to the edges. Starting with a long edge, roll up dough tightly (use parchment paper to help roll up the dough) to form a 12-inch-long roll.
  6. Cut roll into 12 (1-inch) slices. Arrange dough slices in an 11 x 7–inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake until lightly browned, 22 to 25 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before topping with glaze.
  7. Combine remaining ½ cup powdered sugar, remaining 2 tablespoon yogurt, and remaining ¼ teaspoon vanilla, stirring until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cinnamon rolls. Serve warm.
  8. Serving size: 1 cinnamon roll, 5 points

Notes

myWW points: Blue:5; Green 5; Purple 5

My WW Personal Points: 5 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in)

Greek Yogurt with self-rising flour can be really tricky to work with. If the dough is sticky add some more flour to the surface or rolling pin.

  • Prep Time: 20min
  • Cook Time: 22-25min
  • Category: Medium
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 234
  • Sugar: 39.6
  • Fat: 6.8
  • Fiber: 1.1
  • Protein: 3.8

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Comments

  1. Jenna says

    I have not tried this recipe with those two sweeteners before but feel free to...

  2. Lucy says

    Can I substitute Serve or Lakanto sweetener for real sugar?

  3. Georgia Hadjicosta says

    Hi,and Happy Safe Easter. I will definitely make this cinnamon rolls today.I was looking for a recipe without yeast. Iam going to add a banana and omit the egg.(ALLERGY).Iam so excited. THANKS.

  4. Jenna says

    I haven't tried them with your corrections. I'd use the WW recipe builder to figure out the points for that.

  5. Heather Aubin says

    I’m wondering if you make icing with just powdered sugar and water or fruit juice, like lemon or pineapple, how would the points be cut?

  6. Rebcca Robinson says

    This is a very good recipe! Thank you!
    Rebecca

  7. Sharon Nanny says

    I cut the recipe in half to make so I divided the total calories you provided by 2 and got 117 calories. I will be making this and baking the cinnamon rolls with a waffle maker and oozing the icing on it before I eat it. Thank you for the recipe. I am currently trying to get off processed food and making my own meals for one. and storing the rest for whenever I want them for breakfast. I only plan to eat two each meal.

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Weight Watchers Cinnamon Rolls with Glaze - Recipe Diaries (2024)

FAQs

Why pour milk on cinnamon rolls before baking? ›

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This ensures to getting ULTRA MOIST rolls. This should be used at room temperature and is poured over the rolls after they have risen for the second time, just before baking.

What is cinnamon roll glaze made of? ›

It's made with staple ingredients, making it easy to make on a whim. Ingredients include powdered sugar (also known as confectioner's sugar), butter, milk and vanilla. Cinnamon Roll Glaze isn't just for cinnamon rolls though, it's also great for dipping muffins into!

How can I make Pillsbury cinnamon rolls taste better? ›

Variations
  1. Add fruit. Add some fresh peach slices, apple pie filling, cherry pie filling, blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries right on top and down between the cinnamon rolls before adding the cream and baking.
  2. Go nuts. Add ¾ cup chopped pecans to the brown sugar and butter mixture. ...
  3. Try maple icing!
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Is heavy cream and heavy whipping cream the same thing? ›

Is Heavy Cream the Same as Heavy Whipping Cream? Yes, heavy cream and heavy whipping cream are the exact same thing. The confusion lies in the fact that they're sold by different brands under two different names.

What is a substitute for heavy cream in cinnamon rolls? ›

The 10 Best Substitutes for Heavy Cream
  • Milk and butter.
  • Soy milk and olive oil.
  • Milk and cornstarch.
  • Half-and-half.
  • Tofu and soy.
  • Yogurt and milk.
  • Evaporated milk.
  • Cottage cheese and milk.

Should I pour heavy cream over cinnamon rolls before baking? ›

The cream adds a tenderness to the rolls as they soak it up as they bake. The other key is a mixture of butter, brown sugar, and a bit of cream that you pour over the raw rolls. This TikTok Cinnamon Roll recipe creates a delicious topping on the rolls and also creates a sauce that you can drizzle over the baked rolls.

Can I use evaporated milk instead of heavy cream? ›

Evaporated milk is an ideal heavy cream substitute in recipes that use heavy cream as a liquid. It won't whip well, but it's a great way to add moisture to baked goods. Substitute an equal amount of evaporated milk for heavy cream. Best for: baking.

Should the cinnamon rolls touch or be kept apart while baking? ›

Not giving your cinnamon rolls enough space in the oven

Cinnamon rolls are notably very elastic and stretchy. As the dough bakes, it will expand and cover more space than you'd think. If you want perfectly-cooked cinnamon rolls, you need to give enough space for the rolls to expand during baking.

What are the three basic ingredients in glaze? ›

A BASE GLAZE is a mixture of these three basic groups: SILICA, FLUX AND ALUMINA.

What are the three basic ingredients in a glaze What does each ingredient do? ›

Every glaze is made of the following 3 materials:
  • Silica – Creates glass. Examples: quartz, flint, pure silica.
  • Alumina – Stiffens the glaze so it doesn't slide off the clay. ...
  • Flux – Causes the glaze to melt at a low enough temperature to be used in ceramics.

What kind of icing is on Pillsbury cinnamon rolls? ›

It's easy to make any day cinnamony sweet with Pillsbury's ready-to-bake dough made with real cinnamon and premade cream cheese icing. These refrigerated cinnamon rolls make a great weekday breakfast or special holiday treat. This family favorite breakfast is ready in just minutes.

How do you upgrade store bought cinnamon rolls? ›

No matter how much time you have or what ingredients you have on hand, there's a cinnamon roll hack for you.
  1. Don't forget the maple bacon. ...
  2. Make monkey bread instead. ...
  3. Brûlée the top with extra sugar. ...
  4. Add coffee to the frosting. ...
  5. Customize the shape with aluminum foil. ...
  6. Pour in heavy whipping cream.
Oct 4, 2023

Should you proof Pillsbury cinnamon rolls? ›

Pillsbury™ delivers a scratch-like appearance and homeade taste in a convenient freezer-to-oven format with no proofing required. Once out of the oven, Allow 10-15 minutes of cooling for the product to finish baking. Glazing should take place after cooling but while the product is still warm.

Why is my cinnamon roll gummy? ›

Don't Overbake Cinnamon Rolls

Overbaked cinnamon rolls are tough and chewy instead of light and pillowy. Since it can be a bit tricky to know when rolls are fully baked, use a digital thermometer. Bake cinnamon rolls until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches between 190°and 200°F.

Why do you put milk in cinnamon rolls? ›

Milk: Milk is a popular choice for cinnamon roll dough as it adds richness and tenderness to the texture. Whole milk, in particular, can provide a creamy and soft crumb. If you prefer a lighter texture, you can use low-fat or non-fat milk.

How do you keep cinnamon rolls from drying out when baking? ›

TIP: My favorite tip for how to keep cinnamon rolls moist actually happens before they're even baked. Just before baking your cinnamon rolls, pour a bit of heavy cream over them in the pan (use ¼ cup to ½ cup for every 6 cinnamon rolls).

Why do you add milk to dough? ›

Milk yields dough with a higher pH compared to water dough, and the fermentation will be slower. Fermentation tolerance (the ability of the dough to work properly in a range of temperatures) will be slightly improved. Bench time will be extended as the dough ferments more slowly at this stage.

Why add scalded milk to homemade rolls? ›

In bread doughs, scalding milk can denature the milk proteins, which otherwise can weaken the gluten and prevent the bread from rising properly. This is often why hot or scalded milk is touted as the secret to extra fluffy rolls and breads.

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