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Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls


  • Author: Julie
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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:

  1. Combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine yeast mixture, sugar, melted butter, flour, salt, and eggs. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
  4. 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:

  1. Mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  2. Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle and spread softened butter evenly.
  3. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered dough.

Rolling and Cutting:

  1. Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log.
  2. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.

Baking:

  1. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving space between each.
  2. Cover and let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
  3. 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