Cinnamon Rolls Cinnabon Copycat
Indulge in the ultimate homemade treat with this Cinnamon Rolls Cinnabon Copycat recipe, a decadent take on the classic bakery favorite. These soft, fluffy rolls are infused with swirls of gooey cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that melts into every bite. Perfectly golden and warm from the oven, they strike the perfect balance between tender dough and rich, flavorful sweetness. Featuring pantry-friendly ingredients like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and butter, this recipe offers detailed, foolproof steps to achieve bakery-quality results at home. Whether for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat, these cinnamon rolls are a crowd-pleaser destined to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 Large eggs
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Light brown sugar (filling)
- 2.5 tablespoons Ground cinnamon (filling)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened, filling)
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened, frosting)
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (softened, frosting)
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Whole milk (frosting)
Instructions
Warm 1 cup of milk to about 110°F (not hot to the touch) and stir in the sugar until dissolved.
Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the milk mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing with the dough hook attachment until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and is smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
In a small bowl, mix the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon together for the filling.
Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 16x12-inch rectangle.
Spread softened butter over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges, and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top.
Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log, and cut into 12 equal rolls.
Place the rolls cut-side up in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
While the rolls are baking, make the frosting by beating the cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth.
Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of milk to the frosting mixture, beating until creamy.
Spread the frosting over warm rolls once they come out of the oven.
Serve immediately and enjoy the gooey, sweet cinnamon rolls!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.5 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 223 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 133 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
