Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
These homemade cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with a rich cinnamon-sugar mixture, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm whole milk (about 110°F)
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- â…“ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 to 4½ cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- â…“ cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…› teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Assemble the Rolls:
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 16×21-inch rectangle.
- Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered dough.
- Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log.
- Cut the log into 12 equal slices.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let them rise for about 30 minutes, or until doubled.
- Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- While the rolls are baking, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Frost and Serve:
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra gooey texture, pour ½ cup of heavy cream over the rolls just before baking. This method has been popularized in various recipes to achieve a richer result.