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Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls (Cinnabon Copycat Recipe)

Soft, gooey, and filled with sweet cinnamon swirls, these homemade cinnamon rolls are bakery-style comfort in every bite. Topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting and baked to golden perfection, they’re perfect for weekend breakfasts, holiday mornings, or anytime you want a warm, indulgent treat. If you love Cinnabon, then you will love this recipe EVEN MORE!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Idle Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Servings 10 rolls

Equipment

  • Stand mixer with dough hook
  • Rolling Pin
  • 9x13 Baking Pan
  • Sharp knife or floss

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 1 cup warm milk 110–115°F
  • 2 ½ teaspoons instant dry yeast
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup salted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour plus up to ½ cup extra if needed

Filling

  • ½ cup salted butter softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Pour

  • ¼ cup warm heavy cream

Frosting

  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup salted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened

Instructions
 

  • Activate the yeast - In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Mix the dough - Add butter, sugar, and eggs. Stir well. Add salt and 4 cups flour. Mix until just combined, then rest 5 minutes.
  • Knead - Switch to the dough hook. Knead on medium for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Dough should be slightly sticky. If too wet, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • First rise - Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
  • Make the filling - In a bowl, stir butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Shape the rolls - Roll dough into a ½-inch thick rectangle. Spread filling evenly over the surface. Roll up tightly, jelly-roll style. Slice into 8–12 rolls.
  • Second rise - Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13 pan. Cover with a towel and let rise for 20 minutes, or until nearly doubled.
  • Preheat oven - Set oven to 375°F. Warm heavy cream slightly and pour evenly over rolls.
  • Bake - Bake 20–22 minutes, until golden brown and centers are set.
  • Frost - Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and powdered sugar; beat 3–5 minutes until fluffy. Spread frosting generously over warm rolls.
Keyword cinnabon cinnamon rolls, cinnamon rolls, gooey cinnamon rolls, homemade cinnamon roll
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