Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

This Cinnabon cinnamon rolls recipe makes the best breakfast treat! Add yeast dough to the oven with rich filling, cinnamon, and plenty of butter. Come back a little later to soft, tall, dripping-with-icing rolls that are ready to pull apart and serve.

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With cozy weekends here and holiday mornings around the corner, I thought I’d share my favorite recipe for Cinnabon cinnamon rolls. Like my bakery favorites, this homemade recipe makes super-soft, extra-rich, perfectly sweet rolls. I swear, the smell alone pulls everyone toward the kitchen!

To make this Cinnabon cinnamon rolls recipe, we’ll combine a pillowy dough with cinnamon sugar filling, and leave it to bake until it’s time to frost.

Ingredients in Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

This ingredient list builds layers of flavor without feeling overwhelming.

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How to make Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe moves step by step and rewards calm pacing.

1. Activate the yeast

Pour lukewarm milk into a bowl and stir in yeast with a small amount of sugar. Let it sit until foamy. This step ensures the dough rises properly later.

2. Mix the dough

Add remaining sugar, eggs, melted butter, salt, and flour. Stir until a soft dough forms. The mixture should feel slightly sticky yet manageable.

3. Knead and rise

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled. This rest builds structure and softness.

4. Prepare the filling

Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Melt butter separately so it spreads easily across the dough.

5. Roll and fill

Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread butter evenly, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture across the surface.

6. Shape the rolls

Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into even pieces. Place rolls into a greased baking dish with space to rise.

7. Bake until golden

Bake at 350°F until the rolls puff and turn lightly golden. The centers should feel soft yet set.

8. Make the icing

Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Spread over warm rolls so it melts into every layer.

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How to serve Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

These rolls taste best warm, straight from the oven while the icing stays glossy and soft. Pulling them apart reveals those tender layers that make each bite satisfying.

They pair naturally with coffee, tea, or a cold glass of milk. For gatherings, place the dish in the center and let everyone serve themselves. Leftovers reheat well and stay soft when covered properly.

Recipe Tips

• Use lukewarm milk to protect the yeast.
• Do not rush the rise time.
• Slice rolls with a sharp knife for clean edges.
• Spread icing while rolls remain warm.
• Store covered.

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Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

Recipe by Amara CatherineCourse: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

12

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

25

minutes

Ingredients

• 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

• 1 cup lukewarm milk

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 2 eggs

• 6 tablespoons butter

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 4 cups all purpose flour

• Filling

• ⅓ cup butter

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon

• Icing

• 8 ounces cream cheese

• ⅓ cup butter

• 1½ cups powdered sugar

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• ⅛ teaspoon salt

Directions

• Activate the yeast:
  Pour lukewarm milk into a bowl and stir in yeast with a small amount of sugar. Let it sit until foamy. This step ensures the dough rises properly later.
• Mix the dough:
  Add remaining sugar, eggs, melted butter, salt, and flour. Stir until a soft dough forms. The mixture should feel slightly sticky yet manageable.
• Knead and rise:
  Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled. This rest builds structure and softness.
• Prepare the filling:
  Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Melt butter separately so it spreads easily across the dough.
• Roll and fill:
  Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Spread butter evenly, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture across the surface.
• Shape the rolls:
  Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into even pieces. Place rolls into a greased baking dish with space to rise.
• Bake until golden:
  Bake at 350°F until the rolls puff and turn lightly golden. The centers should feel soft yet set.
• Make the icing:
  Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Spread over warm rolls so it melts into every layer.