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Indulge in the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls, a timeless classic that has captured hearts and taste buds for generations. These delectable pastries, characterized by their soft, fluffy dough, generous swirls of cinnamon sugar, and a sweet, gooey glaze, are a delightful treat enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you prefer them as a warm breakfast indulgence, a cozy afternoon snack, or a special dessert, cinnamon rolls are sure to bring a smile to your face. This article presents a collection of carefully curated cinnamon roll recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved pastry. From the traditional to the innovative, these recipes cater to every palate and skill level, ensuring that everyone can experience the joy of creating and savoring these irresistible treats.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CINNAMON ROLLS III



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Here's an easy alternative to buying those famous cinnamon rolls in the mall. They taste exactly the same, and the dough is made in the bread machine.

Provided by MISS ALIX

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 18

¼ cup water at room temperature
¼ cup butter, melted
½ (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup warm milk
1 egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
4 cups bread flour
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¾ cup chopped pecans
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • In the pan of your bread machine, combine water, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla pudding, 1 cup warm milk, egg, 1 tablespoon sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast. Set machine to Dough cycle; press Start.
  • When Dough cycle has finished, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 17x10 inch rectangle. Spread with 1/2 cup softened butter. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over dough.
  • Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Roll up dough, beginning with long side. Slice into 16 one-inch slices; place in prepared pan. Let rolls rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake rolls in preheated oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir together cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 1/2 teaspoons milk. Remove rolls from oven and let cool until warm; spread frosting over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 51.4 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 198 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

CINNAMON ROLLS II



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I make these the night before and bake them in the morning. My family and friends can't stay out of them. They are very moist and decadently rich.

Provided by PAT MYERS

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup milk
½ cup butter
1 cup water
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs eggs
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups dark brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in the butter; stir until melted. Add water and let cool until lukewarm.
  • In a large bowl, combine the milk mixture, yeast, white sugar, salt, eggs and 2 cups flour; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  • Divide dough into two pieces. Roll each piece into a 12x9 inch rectangle. In a bowl, stir together the cinnamon and brown sugar. Spread each piece with half of the butter, half of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture. Roll up dough, using a little water to seal the seam.
  • Cut each roll into 12 slices using a very sharp knife or dental floss. Place rolls onto two 9x13 inch greased baking pans. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
  • To make frosting; combine confectioner's sugar, cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Add milk gradually until frosting reaches a spreading consistency. Spread over warm (but not hot) cinnamon rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 180.7 mg, Sugar 31 g

QUICK CINNAMON ROLLS



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Quick and easy cinnamon rolls from scratch, with no yeast, proofing, or kneading necessary!

Provided by shaunawillman

Categories     Bread

Time 40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup butter, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
¾ cup milk
1 egg
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush a 9-inch square baking dish with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  • Whisk flour, 2 tablespoons white sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Work 3 tablespoons softened butter into flour mixture using your hands. Beat milk and egg together in another bowl; pour into flour-butter mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and roll dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Brush surface of dough with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  • Whisk 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1/2 of the cinnamon sugar mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar over butter-brushed dough. Roll dough around filling to form a log; cut log into 18 rolls and place rolls in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rolls are set, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until frosting is smooth. Top hot cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 36.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 262.1 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

NINETY MINUTE CINNAMON ROLLS



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Delicious cinnamon rolls made with a soft, quick rising dough.

Provided by GOOFYDEBBIE

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup milk
¼ cup margarine, softened
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup water
1 egg
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ cup margarine, softened
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in margarine; stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/4 cup flour, yeast, white sugar and salt; mix well. Add water, egg and the milk mixture; beat well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has just pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, softened margarine.
  • Roll out dough into a 12x9 inch rectangle. Spread dough with margarine/sugar mixture. Sprinkle with raisins if desired. Roll up dough and pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal size rolls and place cut side up in 12 lightly greased muffin cups. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until browned. Remove from muffin cups to cool. Serve warm

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 261.9 mg, Sugar 27 g

EASY CINNAMON ROLLS



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The first time I made these, I made a mess and they STILL turned out! They are gone in 2 days at my house. Simple to make and super yummy.

Provided by Chris Martin

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
⅔ cup brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon water, or as needed
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
⅔ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 dash vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Lightly grease 2 round cake pans with butter.
  • Roll bread dough out to an 6x18-inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Combine brown sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle over butter. Roll dough into a log, starting at the long edge. Moisten edge with water and seal. Cut log into 20 slices; arrange rolls, cut sides down, in prepared cake pans. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 90 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour heavy cream over dough.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl; drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 143.7 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

CLASSIC CINNAMON ROLLS



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First Place Winner at the 2008 Iowa State Fair!

Provided by Fleischmann's Yeast

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®

Time 2h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup mashed potatoes
1 cup reserved potato water
¾ cup butter OR margarine
¾ cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup hot water
2 envelopes Fleischmann's® Active Dry Yeast
½ cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees F)
2 eggs
8 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed
½ cup butter OR margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 ½ teaspoons Spice Islands® Ground Saigon Cinnamon
3 cups powdered sugar
6 tablespoons butter OR margarine, softened
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® 100% Pure Bourbon Vanilla Extract
5 tablespoons milk, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Combine potatoes, potato water, butter, sugar, salt and hot water in large mixing bowl. Stir until butter melts; set aside and let cool. Combine yeast and 1/2 cup warm water in small bowl. Let rest 5 minutes. Add eggs, 2 cups flour and yeast mixture to potato mixture. Beat until well mixed. Continue adding flour, 1 cup at a time until soft dough forms.
  • Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic (about 4 to 6 minutes), OR knead with electric mixer using dough hook. Place in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover.
  • Let rise in a warm, draft free area about 1 hour, until doubled in size. Punch dough down; divide in half.
  • Roll one portion of dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12 x 18-inch rectangle. Spread with half the butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle half of the mixture over surface. Roll up tightly lengthwise, sealing edges. Cut into 12 slices. Place in greased 13 x 9-inch pan. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover.
  • Let rise 30 to 45 minutes until nearly doubled.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degrees F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Cool for 15 minutes. Combine icing ingredients and drizzle over rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.6 calories, Carbohydrate 65.4 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 318 mg, Sugar 29.7 g

MOM'S GOOD CINNAMON ROLLS



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I watched mom make these rolls when I was young and have always loved how easy they are to make!

Provided by MISS_MARSH

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
⅓ cup white sugar
2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 tablespoon salt
6 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/3 cup sugar in warm water. Stir in salt and 2 cups flour. Beat mixture for 2 minutes. Beat in eggs and oil. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; set aside.
  • Divide the dough into twelve equal pieces. Take each piece of dough, roll into a log and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture. Place the knots in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Carbohydrate 66.4 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 595 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

BEST CINNAMON ROLLS



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When I married him, I discovered that my husband's family has the best cinnamon roll recipe! I asked his mom how to make homemade cinnamon rolls, and I've been making them ever since. Serve them with scrambled eggs, and you have a filling breakfast. As a variation, you can replace the filling with a mixture of raisins and pecans. -Shenai Fisher, Topeka, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 16 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted, divided
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm milk. In another bowl, combine sugar, butter, eggs, salt, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Punch down dough; divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 portion into an 11x8-in. rectangle. Brush with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with half the brown sugar mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 8 slices; place in a greased 13x9-in. pan, cut side down. Cover with a kitchen towel. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on wire racks., For frosting, beat butter, cream cheese, vanilla and salt until blended; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over tops. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh yeast. Active dry yeast is a common ingredient in cinnamon rolls, but fresh yeast yields a better flavor and texture. If you're using fresh yeast, dissolve it in warm water with a little sugar before adding it to the dough.
  • Don't over-knead the dough. Over-kneading will make the dough tough. Knead the dough just until it comes together, then stop.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place. A warm place will help the dough rise quickly and evenly.
  • Roll the dough out thinly. The thinner the dough is, the more layers of cinnamon sugar you'll get in your cinnamon rolls.
  • Don't skimp on the cinnamon sugar. A generous amount of cinnamon sugar is what makes cinnamon rolls so delicious.
  • Bake the cinnamon rolls until they're golden brown. Golden brown cinnamon rolls are perfectly baked and will have a delicious, slightly crispy crust.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon rolls are a delicious and versatile pastry that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With a little practice, you can make cinnamon rolls that are just as good as (if not better than) the ones from your favorite bakery. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give one of these recipes a try.

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