Description
Enjoy the irresistible taste of homemade Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls, featuring a soft, fluffy dough loaded with a buttery cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat, these rolls replicate the famous Cinnabon rolls right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
1 cup warm milk (110°F)
2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Filling:
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, and eggs. Mix well.
- Add the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until dough comes together.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
- Punch down the dough and roll out into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over dough and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll and Slice:
- Roll the dough tightly from the long edge and cut into 12 even slices.
- Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake the Cinnamon Rolls:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until creamy.
- Frost and Serve:
- Spread cream cheese frosting over warm cinnamon rolls and serve.
Notes
For best results, serve rolls warm. Reheat leftovers in the microwave or oven to restore gooey texture.
Store leftover rolls at room temperature for 2-3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 rolls
- Calories: 450 kcal per roll
Keywords: Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnabon Copycat, Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, Cream Cheese Frosting, Breakfast Rolls, Brunch Recipes