Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls 101

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Get ready to impress with Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls 101, a classic, crowd-pleasing recipe that creates 24 indulgently soft, sweet, and buttery rolls. This step-by-step guide walks you through the process of making perfectly fluffy yeast dough, enriched with whole milk and a hint of sweetness. Rolled up with cinnamon, brown sugar, and melted butter, each spiral is baked to golden perfection and topped with a luscious icing that combines powdered sugar, vanilla, and a touch of brewed coffee for a uniquely rich flavor. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these homemade cinnamon rolls will fill your kitchen with irresistible warmth and comfort. Perfect for beginners and baking pros alike, this recipe guarantees a bakery-style treat that everyone will love!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 45 min
• Cook Time: 18 min
• Total Time: 1 hr 3 min
• Servings: 24 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 4 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 8.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Melted butter
• 2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
• 1.5 cups Brown sugar
• 1 pound Powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups Milk (for icing)
• 2 tablespoons Brewed coffee
• 1 pinch Salt (for icing)

📝 Instructions

14 steps

1. In a large pot, heat the whole milk, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar over medium heat until just below a boil.

2. Remove the pot from heat and let the mixture cool until lukewarm (105–110°F).

3. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the milk mixture and let it sit for 1 minute.

4. Stir in 8 cups of the flour until a dough begins to form. Cover the pot with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

5. After 1 hour, stir the baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the risen dough. If the dough is too sticky, add the remaining 1/2 cup of flour, a little at a time, until it is manageable.

6. Divide the dough in half. On a well-floured surface, roll out one half into a large rectangle, approximately 30x10 inches.

7. Brush the surface of the dough generously with half of the melted butter and sprinkle it evenly with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and 3/4 cup of brown sugar.

8. Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seams to seal.

9. Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 12 equal pieces. Place each slice cut-side up into a greased or parchment-lined baking pan. Repeat with the second half of the dough.

10. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Let the rolls rise for 20 minutes while the oven heats up.

11. Bake the cinnamon rolls for 15–18 minutes, or until they turn light golden brown.

12. While the rolls bake, prepare the icing by whisking together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk, brewed coffee, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.

13. Allow the baked cinnamon rolls to cool slightly before drizzling the icing generously over the top.

14. Serve warm, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (150.1g)

Calories		500
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		18.3 g	23%
	Saturated Fat	7.2 g	36%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	5.6 g
Cholesterol		26 mg	9%
Sodium		186 mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate		78.5 g	29%
	Dietary Fiber	1.7 g	6%
	Total Sugars	44.3 g
Protein		6.2 g	12%
Vitamin D		0.5 mcg	3%
Calcium		78 mg	6%
Iron		2.1 mg	12%
Potassium		148 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3956 cal (32.8%%)

Protein: 587 cal (4.9%%)

Carbs: 7536 cal (62.4%%)