Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe {Copycat Cinnabon Recipe}
If you’re in search of a delightful treat that fills your kitchen with the warm aroma of cinnamon and sugar, look no further! The Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe {Copycat Cinnabon Recipe} brings a delightful twist to a classic favorite. These rolls are irresistibly soft, fluffy, and sweet—perfect for cozy weekend mornings or special family gatherings. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll impress everyone with your baking skills in no time. Plus, these cinnamon rolls make for a wonderful breakfast surprise or a sweet snack to share with friends!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 tbsp butter
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup softened butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tbsp cinnamon
- ⅓ cup softened butter
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm milk in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, butter, salt, eggs, and flour, then add the yeast mixture until combined.
- Let the dough rise in an oiled bowl covered with a towel for about an hour.
- Roll out the dough and prepare the filling by mixing softened butter with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Spread the filling on the dough, roll it up tightly, and cut into slices.
- Place in an oiled pan to rise again for 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg