Skip to Content
Menu

Glazed Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 20, 2016
  • Pin
Cinnamon roll enthusiast? These better-for-you whole wheat rolls cut back on the calories but still make a glazed treat you'll want to devour.

Glazed Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 3 hr 10 min
  • Servings 10
  • Ingredients 16
  • Pin

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package regular active or fast-acting dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat or whole wheat flour

Filling

  • 2 teaspoons butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Glazes

  • 1 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons water or milk
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of the all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the salt and yeast. Beat in warm water, oil and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in whole wheat flour and enough remaining 1/2 cup all-purpose flour to make dough easy to handle.
  • Step 
    2
    On lightly floured surface, knead dough about 5 minutes or until smooth and springy. Cover dough with bowl; let rest 10 minutes. On lightly floured surface, flatten dough with hands or rolling pin into 12 1/2 x9-inch rectangle. Spread with 2 teaspoons butter. In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  • Step 
    3
    Roll up rectangle tightly, beginning at 1 long side; pinch edge of dough into roll to seal. Stretch and shape until even. Cut roll into 10 (1 1/4-inch) slices. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray; place rolls slightly apart in pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel. Let rise in warm place (80°F to 85°F) 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours or until doubled in size.
  • Step 
    4
    Heat oven to 375°F. Uncover rolls. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer from pan to cooling rack. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Step 
    5
    Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, microwave bittersweet chocolate and 1/2 teaspoon butter on High 30 seconds; stir until melted and smooth. Drizzle over tops of rolls. In small bowl, stir powdered sugar and enough water until glaze is thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over chocolate glaze. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Roll
Calories from Fat
50
Trans Fat
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Exchanges:
Free
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

© 2025 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved

Reviews & Questions Section