master-cooks | The Trader Joe's Hack That Gives You Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Discover a simple and delicious hack that transforms Trader Joe's pizza dough into warm, gooey cinnamon rolls with minimal effort. Begin by grabbing a package of their plain or whole wheat pizza dough, found in the refrigerated section. Allow the dough to come to room temperature, making it easier to work with. Once ready, roll it out into a large rectangle on a floured surface, ensuring it's evenly spread. Generously brush melted butter over the dough, reaching all the edges. Next, sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and sugar evenly across the buttered surface, adjusting the amount to suit your taste. For an extra touch of sweetness, you can add a sprinkle of brown sugar or finely chopped nuts. Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, keeping the filling intact. Slice the log into even pieces and place them in a greased baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven until they’re golden brown and fragrant. While they bake, whip up a simple glaze using powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Once the rolls are out of the oven, drizzle the glaze generously over the top. This hack provides a quick, homemade treat that’s perfect for breakfast or a cozy dessert.

Follow your cinnamon roll recipe as usual, after rolling out dough

This pizza dough tip may seem surprising at first, but there’s actually little difference between pizza dough and the dough used for cinnamon rolls, which is why it works so well. The basic pre-made dough from Trader Joe's consists of a simple list of ingredients: flour, yeast, water, oil, salt, and sugar—essentially the same components you’d use if you were making rolls from scratch (though some cinnamon roll recipes may include milk, eggs, and other extras).

The package instructions recommend letting the dough rest at room temperature for about 20 minutes, and it’s important to follow this step regardless of what you’re making. During this time, the yeast activates, allowing the dough to rise, become airy, and soften, which results in light and fluffy rolls. Just like with homemade dough, if you find it difficult to work with or it’s sticking to your rolling pin, you might need to sprinkle some flour on the dough and your work surface.

Once you have your additional ingredients ready, simply roll the dough into a thin rectangle and follow your favorite cinnamon roll recipe, adding butter, cinnamon, sugar, and any other desired toppings. This is yet another fantastic Trader Joe's hack to add to your collection—enjoy a delicious, comforting breakfast without spending hours in the kitchen!

The Trader Joe's Hack That Gives You Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Follow your cinnamon roll recipe as usual, after rolling out dough

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