Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls (Copycat Cinnabon Recipe)
Indulge in the warm, gooey delight of homemade cinnamon rolls with this copycat Cinnabon recipe. Soft, fluffy dough swirled with a heavenly cinnamon sugar filling and topped with rich cream cheese frosting creates an irresistible treat perfect for breakfast or any time of day. With their delightful aroma, these cinnamon rolls will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate yeast by mixing warm milk with sugar and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Combine flour and salt in a bowl, add yeast mixture and melted butter; stir until shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth; place in an oiled bowl to rise, covered, for about an hour.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread with softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Roll tightly and slice into twelve pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish; let rise while preheating oven to 350°F. Bake for 25 minutes until golden.
- Prepare frosting by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth; frost warm rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling. Substitute almond milk for whole milk for a dairy-free version. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.