Indulge in the irresistible flavors of homemade cinnamon rolls, reminiscent of the iconic Cinnabon. This delectable treat is a perfect blend of soft, fluffy dough, gooey cinnamon filling, and a sweet, creamy frosting. With three variations to choose from, this recipe offers a delightful experience for every cinnamon roll enthusiast. Whether you prefer the classic version, a healthier alternative with whole wheat flour, or a decadent vegan option, this article has you covered. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind creating the perfect cinnamon rolls, just like the ones from Cinnabon. Discover the art of layering the dough and filling, achieving the ideal rise, and crafting a luscious frosting that will leave you craving more.
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CINNABONS CINNAMON ROLLS
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
CLONE OF A CINNABON
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
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
CINNABON'S CINNAMON ROLL CLONE
This is supposed to be Jerilyn Brusseau's "real" recipe for the famous Cinnabon cinnamon rolls.
Provided by Andrea
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h35m
Yield 16 large rolls
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine water, yeast and sugar in large mixing bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
- Add butter to cooling milk to soften.
- When cool, add milk mixture to yeast mixture and stir well.
- Add eggs and salt and stir again.
- Add all-purpose flour; mix well.
- Add raisins.
- Add 2 1/2 cups of the whole wheat pastry flour.
- Mix until dough is quite sticky and begins to leave sides of bowl.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup of remaining whole wheat pastry flour onto board.
- Knead dough about 10 minutes until dough is smooth, adding more flour if needed. (Dough should still be soft and almost sticky.)
- Shape dough into a ball and place in large greased bowl, turning to grease top.
- Cover with damp towel and let rise until double in bulk, about 45 minutes.
- Turn dough onto large floured board.
- Roll out into a 24 x 20-inch rectangle. (Dough will be thin).
- Filling: Mix together melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Spread entire rectangle of dough with mixture.
- Sprinkle with walnuts.
- Roll rectangle tightly from long side.
- Make sure you end with seam side on bottom.
- Shape with hands to make uniform in size from end to end.
- With very sharp knife (or a long piece of dental floss) cut roll into 16 equal slices.
- Place side by side in two well greased 13 x 9 x 3-inch metal baking pans.
- Cover with warm, damp towel and let rise in warm place for 30 to 40 minutes until almost doubled in size.
- Bake at 350°F until nicely browned and filling is bubbly, about 35 minutes.
- When you remove from oven, invert onto serving platter or baking sheet to allow syrup to drip from pan onto rolls.
CINNAMON ROLLS - A CLONE OF CINNABON
I have worked on this recipe for several years and have gotten as close as I can to the yummy delicious mess we have all grown to love the aroma and flavor of at the mall. Cinnebon uses Makara Cinnamon, I use Vietnamese Cassia Cinnamon, it just smells more like a cinnamon roll to me...personal taste. Enjoy
Provided by Jason Weiser
Categories Breads
Time 1h
Yield 12 rolls, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the rolls, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk in a large bowl.
- Add the sugar, margarine, salt, eggs, and flour, and mix well.
- Knead the dough, using your hands dusted lightly with flour (I am lazy and use a stand mixer). After kneading, roll the dough into a ball, place in large bowl and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface until it is ~ 21" long and 16" wide. It should be ~ ¼ " thick.
- For the filling, combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Spread softened margarine evenly over the surface of the dough, and then sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar evenly over the surface.
- Working carefully from the top (a 21" side) roll the dough down to the bottom edge.
- Cut the rolled dough into 1 ¾ " slices and evenly place them in a lightly greased baking pan. Place them with 1.5 " of space on all sides to allow for additional rising. (Your pan will look very empty, trust me...if you space them, they will grow).
- Place your baking pan in a warm place for at least one hour. (the longer you allow them to rise this time the larger the rolls will rise, and the lighter and fluffier the dough will become, I let them rise to fill the pan (a couple of hours)).
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Bake rolls for ~10 min or until lightly browned on top. (remember residual heat will continue to bake the rolls after you take them out of the oven).
- While the rolls bake, combine icing ingredients. Beat well with electric mixer until fluffy.
- Generously coat the rolls with icing while the rolls are still hot, this will cause the icing to melt into the roll.
- * Vietnamese Cassia Cinnamon - This may seem to be a trivial point, however, this cinnamon is what takes your cinnamon rolls to the next level; one trip to the spice store and smelling the differences in the cinnamon and you'll know why. I am sure its available at several stores, I pick it up at Penzey's Spices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.5, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 39.2, Sodium 409.9, Carbohydrate 76, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 41.1, Protein 6.8
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the cinnamon rolls will taste.
- Chill the dough before rolling it out: This will help the dough to be less sticky and easier to work with.
- Roll the dough out evenly: This will ensure that the cinnamon rolls are all the same size and cook evenly.
- Use plenty of cinnamon sugar: This is what gives the cinnamon rolls their classic flavor.
- Don't overproof the dough: This will make the cinnamon rolls tough and dense.
- Bake the cinnamon rolls until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through.
Conclusion:
These copycat Cinnabon cinnamon rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these delicious cinnamon rolls right at home. So next time you're craving a Cinnabon, try making these copycat cinnamon rolls instead. You won't be disappointed!
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