Turn Off The Oven — These Cinnamon Rolls At Costco Are Warm And Gooey In Under 60 Seconds
Cinnamon rolls are one of the world's most decadent and satisfying desserts, but they're also a project if you make them by hand. Even the best canned cinnamon rolls require a measure of patience, but now Costco has stocked a rich, gooey cinnamon roll that's ready to eat in less than a minute.
Like these quick cinnamon rolls made with tortillas, Sunshine Buns Cinnamon Rolls are warmed in the microwave; unlike the tortilla version, however, they deliver the full, pillowy cinnamon bun experience. They go from frozen to ready to eat in 45 seconds and come with a packet of luscious cream cheese frosting that melts down into the bun just like at the bakery.
If you don't mind a short wait, Sunshine Buns says you can prep the rolls in an air fryer and have a crispier bun in 10 minutes. If you're doing party prep, you can also toss a whole tray of them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit and they'll be ready to feed a crowd in 20 minutes.
A family recipe goes frozen
If you don't have a Costco nearby you can still make canned cinnamon rolls that taste like they were made from scratch, but Sunshine Buns frozen rolls are also available at a handful of other retailers, like Fresh Market, Harmon's, and Lee's Marketplace. Sunshine Buns has an actual physical storefront in Orem, Utah, where you can buy fresh buns in a rotation of weekly flavors if you're in the area. The frozen rolls are made according to a family recipe that the company says dates back 40 years, so it's tried and tested.
Alongside the original flavor, the frozen buns also come in a Cookies and Cream and a Strawberries and Creme variation. A bag will run you $14.99 at Costco and each comes with 10 buns. Each bun (with icing) will run you 530 calories, which may sound steep but is in line with a homemade cinnamon roll. You should be aware that each also includes a whopping 39 grams of sugar, which comes out to 76% of your daily recommended intake. As an occasional, convenient treat, it's probably worth it.