5 from 24 votes
Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls feature a sticky, sweet yeast dough rolled with a generous cinnamon-sugar-butter filling and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. The dough is enriched with milk, eggs, and butter, resulting in soft, tender rolls with a chewy crumb that holds the spiced filling. This recipe captures the characteristic aroma and indulgence of the iconic cinnamon rolls through the method of dough preparation and filling layering.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
616 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Cinnamon Roll Dough
- 1 cup milk lukewarm (110°F)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast or 1 packet (1/4 ounce) Red Star Platinum Yeast, or active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar divided use, 1/2 cup
- 2 large egg at room temperature
- 8 tablespoons butter melted
- 4 1/2 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Cinnamon Roll Filling
- 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 8 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (Saigon cinnamon is preferred)
Cinnabon Frosting
- 8 ounces margarine or butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 pound powdered sugar about 3 3/4 cups
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
Instructions
- To make the cinnamon roll dough: Heat the milk, ensuring that it does not exceed 110°F. Add the yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the milk and wait a few minutes for the mixture to become foamy. This indicates that the yeast is active.
- Place the milk in the bowl of a stand mixer with the eggs, butter, flour, salt, and the remaining 1/3 cup of sugar. Mix to combine. Use the dough hook attachment to knead the dough for about 5 to 7 minutes. The dough should be very sticky.
- Grease a large bowl with nonstick cooking spray and place the dough in the bowl. Spray some nonstick cooking spray on top of the dough and cover the bowl with a towel. Set the bowl in a warm place and allow the dough to rise until doubled in size. Depending on the temperature of your house, this could take between 60 and 90 minutes. When doubled, punch down the dough and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- To make the cinnamon roll filling: Combine the brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Mix with an electric mixer until this becomes a paste. Set aside.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a 15x20-inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon roll filling evenly over the dough. Starting from the long edge, roll up the dough and pinch the edge to seal. Cut the dough into 12 segments.
- Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Place the dough slices in the pan, cover with a towel, and allow the cinnamon rolls to rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25 minutes, or until the rolls are lightly golden brown and the center rolls are cooked through. Your time may vary, depending on how thick the rolls are. Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25 minutes, or until the rolls are lightly golden brown and the center rolls are cooked through. Your time may vary, depending on how thick the rolls are. Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
- To make the Cinnabon frosting: Combine the margarine, cream cheese, and powdered sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the lemon juice and vanilla extract and mix to combine. Spread the frosting over the cinnamon rolls.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
616kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
84g
(28%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
528mg
(22%)
Potassium
147mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
48g
(96%)
Vitamin A
913IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 616
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 616kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 528mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 913IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.