Description
Indulge in the magic of homemade Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls—soft, gooey, and topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting. These rolls capture the essence of the iconic Cinnabon experience, making each bite a symphony of sweet and spicy notes.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
For the Filling:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Making the Dough:
- Combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine yeast mixture, sugar, melted butter, flour, salt, and eggs. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Creating the Filling:
- Mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter evenly.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered dough.
Rolling and Cutting:
- Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log.
- Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
Baking:
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving space between each.
- Cover and let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For an extra burst of cinnamon flavor, add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the cream cheese frosting.
- Prepare the dough the night before for a convenient overnight rise in the refrigerator.
- Enhance texture by adding chopped pecans or walnuts to the filling before rolling the dough.
- Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls freeze well. Individually wrap baked and cooled rolls and store in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg