Best 6 Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls From Scratch Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls, a classic pastry that holds a special place in the hearts of many. These delectable treats, characterized by their soft, fluffy dough, gooey cinnamon filling, and sweet glaze, are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy breakfast at home or a special brunch with loved ones. With this comprehensive guide, you'll discover the secrets to creating homemade Cinnabon cinnamon rolls from scratch, using simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions. From preparing the dough to shaping and baking the rolls, and finally drizzling them with the irresistible glaze, each step is carefully explained to ensure success. Along the way, you'll also find variations and tips to customize your cinnamon rolls to your liking, whether you prefer them extra gooey, topped with nuts or raisins, or even experimenting with different flavor combinations. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on this delightful journey of creating Cinnabon cinnamon rolls that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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CINNABONS CINNAMON ROLLS



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Cinnabons Cinnamon Rolls - A Cinnabon copycat recipe, adapted from Todd Wilbur's "More Top Secret Recipes" cookbook. About the closest you'll get to the real thing. Super easy to make.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
1 cup milk (lukewarm)
½ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup butter (unsalted, softened, or margarine)
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
3 tablespoon cinnamon
⅓ cup butter (unsalted, softened, or margarine)
6 tablespoon butter (unsalted, softened, or margarine)
1 ½ cups powdered sugar (also known as icing sugar, or confectioner's sugar)
¼ cup cream cheese (at room temperature)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • For the rolls, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk with a tsp of sugar (you can take a tsp out of the 1/2 cup of sugar) in a large bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes. If the yeast is good, it will start to froth up.
  • To the bowl of your mixer add the sugar, butter or margarine, salt, eggs, and flour and mix until well incorporated.
  • Pour the milk/yeast mixture over the flour mixture and using the dough hook, mix well until well incorporated and the dough comes clean from the side of the bowl.
  • Place the dough into an oiled bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  • Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface, until it is approximately 16 inches long by 12 inches wide. It should be approximately 1/4 inch in thickness.
  • Spread the 1/3 cup of butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with the sugar evenly over the surface of the dough.
  • Working carefully, from the long edge, roll the dough down to the bottom edge.
  • Cut the dough into 1 1/2 inch slices, and place in a lightly greased baking pan. You can also use floss to cut into slices, as seen in the video. Place the cut rolls in the prepared pan. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rise for another 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place the baking pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cooking time can vary greatly!
  • While the rolls are baking make the icing by mixing all the icing ingredients and beat well with an electric mixer until fluffy and smooth.
  • When the rolls are done, spread generously with icing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 roll, Calories 493 kcal, Carbohydrate 76 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 269 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 42 g

CINNABON® CINNAMON ROLL CAKE



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My mom always gets a ton of compliments and recipe requests when she brings this cake to a gathering.

Provided by CJ

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter, melted
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 cups confectioners' sugar
5 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix 3 cups flour, milk, white sugar, eggs, baking powder, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and salt together in a large bowl until well-combined. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Beat 1 cup softened butter, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon together in a large bowl until smooth. Drop by spoonfuls over the batter in the baking pan. Swirl the top layer into the bottom layer with a knife to create a marble effect.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out nearly clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth. Drizzle over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.2 calories, Carbohydrate 83.1 g, Cholesterol 84.8 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 380.1 mg, Sugar 56.9 g

CINNABON CINNAMON ROLLS



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Make and share this Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (1 ounce) package yeast
1 cup warm milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup margarine, melted
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups flour
1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 ounces cream cheese
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/3 cup margarine, softened

Steps:

  • to prepare the rolls.dissolve yeast in warm milk in large bowl.
  • add the sugar, margarine, salt, eggs, and flour.mix well.
  • knead dough into large ball.
  • using your hands dusted lightly with flour.
  • put in bowl, cover and let rise in warm place about 1 hour or doubled.
  • Roll the dough out on lightly floured surface.
  • roll the dough flat.
  • about 21" long and 16" wide.
  • preheat oven to 400°F.
  • combine filling ingredients and spread over dough.
  • roll up from long side.
  • cut with dental floss and place 6 at a time in lightly greased pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or lightly browned.
  • combine icing ingredients and coat each roll while still a little warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.5, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 39, Sodium 366.2, Carbohydrate 75.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 41.1, Protein 7.4

CLONE OF A CINNABON



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You have got to try these. The first time I made them, I thought of how much money I could save by making my own!

Provided by Marsha Fernandez

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 eggs, room temperature
⅓ cup margarine, melted
4 ½ cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup white sugar
2 ½ teaspoons bread machine yeast
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
⅓ cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.
  • After the dough has doubled in size turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, cover and let rest for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Roll dough into a 16x21-inch rectangle. Spread dough with 1/3 cup butter and sprinkle evenly with sugar/cinnamon mixture. Roll up dough and cut into 12 rolls. Place rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake rolls in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. While rolls are baking, beat together cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract and salt. Spread frosting on warm rolls before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.3 calories, Carbohydrate 77.3 g, Cholesterol 64.1 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 387.7 mg, Sugar 42.7 g

CLASSIC CINNAMON ROLLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pan
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 batch Basic Sweet-Roll Dough, recipe follows
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1 1/4 -ounce packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
1/4 cup sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled, plus more for brushing
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the rolls: Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Whisk the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a 10-by-18-inch rectangle. Spread the butter over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on one of the long sides. Top with the cinnamon sugar. Brush the clean border with water. Tightly roll the dough into an 18-inch log, rolling toward the clean border; pinch the seam to seal.
  • Slip a long taut piece of thread or unflavored floss under the roll, about 1 1/2 inches from the end. Lift the ends of the thread and cross over the roll, pulling tightly to cut off a piece. Repeat, cutting every 1 1/2 inches, to make 12 rolls. Place the rolls in the prepared baking dish.
  • Cover the rolls loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour, 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Uncover the rolls and bake until they spring back when pressed, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in the pan. (You can freeze the baked rolls for up to 2 weeks. Cool completely before freezing, then thaw, warm up and glaze before serving.)
  • Make the glaze: Whisk the confectioners' sugar, melted butter, milk, vanilla and salt in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the warm rolls.
  • Warm 1/2 cup water and the milk in a saucepan over low heat until a thermometer registers 100 degrees F to 110 degrees F. Remove from the heat and sprinkle the yeast on top, then sprinkle with a pinch of the sugar; set aside, undisturbed, until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk the melted butter, egg yolk and vanilla into the yeast mixture until combined. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, the remaining sugar, the salt and nutmeg. Make a well in the center, then add the yeast mixture and stir with a wooden spoon to make a thick and slightly sticky dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until soft and elastic, about 6 minutes. Shape into a ball.
  • Brush a large bowl with butter. Add the dough, turning to coat lightly with the butter. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until the dough is doubled in size, about 1 hour, 15 minutes.
  • Turn the dough out of the bowl and knead briefly to release excess air; re-form into a ball and return to the bowl. Lightly butter a large piece of plastic wrap and lay it directly on the surface of the dough. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

OOEY-GOOEY CINNAMON BUNS



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These buns are sooo good hot from the oven when they're gooey and warm.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
½ cup milk
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup butter
¾ cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar and yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter and salt; stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
  • In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture, milk mixture, eggs and 1 1/2 cup 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.
  • 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 1 hour.
  • While dough is rising, melt 3/4 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 3/4 cup brown sugar, whisking until smooth. Pour into greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle bottom of pan with 1/2 cup pecans; set aside. Melt remaining butter; set aside. Combine remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup pecans, and cinnamon; set aside.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, roll into an 18x14 inch rectangle. Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter, leaving 1/2 inch border uncovered; sprinkle with brown sugar cinnamon mixture. Starting at long side, tightly roll up, pinching seam to seal. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. With serrated knife, cut into 15 pieces; place cut side down, in prepared pan. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in volume. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool in pan for 3 minutes, then invert onto serving platter. Scrape remaining filling from the pan onto the rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 281.9 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

Tips

  • To reach the best dough consistency, make sure its slightly sticky when touched.
  • Ensure your kitchen is warm enough, around 75-80°F, for the dough to rise properly.
  • When rolling out the dough, aim for a 12x18 inches rectangle for even distribution of filling.
  • The cream cheese frosting is best when chilled for at least 30 minutes before use, allowing it to set for a thicker consistency.
  • Before baking, brush the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle on the cinnamon-sugar mixture. This adds extra flavor and a crispy crust.
  • For gooey filling, consider adding a teaspoon of cornstarch to the cinnamon sugar filling before rolling.
  • Don't skip the final glaze, as it adds a shiny and sweet finish to the cinnamon rolls.

Conclusion

These Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful treat that combines soft, fluffy dough with a gooey cinnamon-sugar filling, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. By following the step-by-step instructions and incorporating the helpful tips mentioned above, you can easily recreate this classic bakery favorite at home. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, the detailed recipe provided ensures a delicious outcome.

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