Irresistible Brown Butter Cinnamon Roll Skillet Recipe
This Irresistible Brown Butter Cinnamon Roll Skillet is a deliciously gooey and comforting dessert perfect for sharing. Featuring rich browned butter, a warm cinnamon and brown sugar filling, and a sweet vanilla glaze topped with optional pecans, this easy-to-make skillet dessert delivers a homemade taste with minimal effort. It’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy treat any time of day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls
- 1 can of refrigerated cinnamon rolls
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Icing
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings (Optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature while you prepare the cinnamon rolls.
- Bake Brown Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking until the butter turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma—this typically takes a few minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
- Prepare Cinnamon Rolls: Open the can of refrigerated cinnamon rolls and separate them. Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters, creating smaller pieces that will mix well with the butter and sugar.
- Combine Ingredients in Skillet: In a large oven-safe skillet, stir together the browned butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Add in the quartered cinnamon roll pieces and mix everything thoroughly so the rolls are coated evenly.
- Arrange and Bake: Spread the cinnamon roll mixture evenly across the skillet. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the rolls turn golden brown on top and the skillet is bubbling.
- Make Icing: While the rolls bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and pourable. Adjust milk quantity if you want a thicker or thinner glaze.
- Finish and Serve: Once baked, remove the skillet from the oven and drizzle the vanilla icing evenly over the warm cinnamon rolls. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top if using. Serve immediately for a warm, gooey treat.
Notes
- Watch the butter carefully during browning to prevent burning, as it can quickly go from browned to burnt.
- Customize the icing consistency by adding more or less milk depending on your preference—thicker for drizzling, thinner for pouring.
- Using an oven-safe skillet is key to baking and serving directly from the stovetop to the oven without transferring.
- Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts altogether if preferred.
