Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe {Copycat Cinnabon Recipe}
Experience the joy of baking with the Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe {Copycat Cinnabon Recipe}. These cinnamon rolls are a delightful blend of warm, gooey sweetness and rich cinnamon flavor, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting dessert. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can impress your family and friends with these fluffy treats that fill your kitchen with a heavenly aroma. Enjoy them fresh from the oven drizzled with creamy icing, and relish the nostalgic taste reminiscent of your favorite bakery. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this easy recipe will make you feel like a pro in no time!
- 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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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 6 tbsp butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- Active dry yeast
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it froth for about 5 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine sugar, softened butter, salt, eggs, and flour.
- Mix in the yeast mixture until fully combined.
- Let the dough rise for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the filling made of brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter evenly on top.
- Roll tightly into a cylinder and slice into rolls.
- Place in an oiled baking pan to rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare icing while baking by mixing powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla until fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg