Best 5 Cinnamon Thumbs Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of Cinnamon Thumbs, where sweet, buttery dough meets the warmth of cinnamon sugar, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These bite-sized pastries, also known as schnecken or cinnamon rolls, are a beloved classic, often enjoyed as a sweet treat or a delightful accompaniment to a warm cup of coffee or tea. With their irresistible aroma and delightful taste, Cinnamon Thumbs are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

This comprehensive guide features a collection of Cinnamon Thumb recipes, each offering unique variations on this timeless treat. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe that captures the essence of this classic pastry or a recipe with a modern twist that adds a touch of creativity, you'll find it here. From classic Cinnamon Thumbs with a flaky, buttery crust and a generous filling of cinnamon sugar to variations that incorporate different flavors, such as maple, cream cheese, or even pumpkin spice, this article has something for every palate. So, get ready to embark on a delicious journey as we explore the irresistible world of Cinnamon Thumbs.

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TEAR AND SHARE CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Tear and Share Cinnamon Rolls Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: self-rising flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, milk, butter, egg yolks, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, butter, icing

Provided by Matthew Cullum

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ½ cups self-rising flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
salt, to taste
1 cup milk
½ cup butter, melted
2 egg yolks
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
icing, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Mix the flour, salt, sugar, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
  • In a smaller bowl, mix the egg yolks, milk, and butter until combined.
  • Whisk into the flour mix until a dough is formed, using your hands, if necessary.
  • In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients needed for the filling.
  • Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface until the size of a sheet of paper.
  • Spread the filling evenly, and then roll up tightly.
  • Cut into 8 equal rolls and arrange in an ovenproof dish so that they are all tightly pushed together.
  • Bake for 35 minutes.
  • Serve with icing.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648 calories, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 20 grams

HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe by Tasty image

Nothing says Sunday morning like a warm, gooey batch of homemade cinnamon rolls. Finish them with a generous topping of frosting, and be prepared to lick brown sugar off your fingers for the rest of the afternoon.

Provided by Scott Loitsch

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h31m

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups whole milk, warm to the touch
½ cup granulated sugar
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
5 cups flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
¾ cup butter, softened
¾ cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Generously butter two disposable foil pie/cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, and granulated sugar. The mixture should be just warm, registering between 100-110˚F (37-43˚C). If it is hotter, allow to cool slightly.
  • Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the warm mixture and let set for 1 minute.
  • Add 4 cups (500g) of all-purpose flour to the milk mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined.
  • Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise for 1 hour.
  • After 1 hour, the dough should have nearly doubled in size.
  • Remove the towel and add an additional ¾ cup (95g) of flour, the baking powder, and salt. Stir well, then turn out onto a well-floured surface.
  • Knead the dough lightly, adding additional flour as necessary, until the dough just loses its stickiness and does not stick to the surface.
  • Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about ½-inch (1 cm) thick. Fix corners to make sure they are sharp and even.
  • Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
  • Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and a generous sprinkling of cinnamon.
  • Press the mixture into the butter.
  • Roll up the dough, forming a log, and pinch the seam closed. Place seam-side down. Trim off any unevenness on either end.
  • Cut the log in half, then divide each half into 7 evenly sized pieces. About 1½ inches (8cm) thick each.
  • Place 7 cinnamon rolls in each cake pan, one in the center, six around the sides. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • To prepare the frosting. In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together cream cheese, butter, whole milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar, until smooth.
  • Remove plastic wrap. Bake the cinnamon rolls in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
  • While still warm, drizzle evenly with frosting.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 24 grams

HEALTHIER HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Healthier Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: almond milk, coconut oil, brown sugar, active dry yeast, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, applesauce, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, light cream cheese, coconut oil, almond milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups almond milk, warm to the touch
½ cup coconut oil, melted
¼ cup brown sugar
1 pack active dry yeast
4 ½ cups whole wheat flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup applesauce
½ cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
4 oz light cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
2 tablespoons almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • Generously butter a 9-inch (23 cm) cast iron or cake pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together warm almond milk, melted coconut oil, and sugar. The mixture should be just warm, registering between 100-110˚F (40˚C). If hotter, allow to cool slightly.
  • Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the warm mixture and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Add 4 cups (460 g) of whole wheat flour to the milk mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined.
  • Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • In a small bowl combine the applesauce, brown sugar, and cinnamon, and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Remove the towel and add remaining whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir well, then turn out onto a well-floured surface.
  • Knead the dough lightly until the dough just loses its stickiness and does not stick to the surface.
  • Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about ¼-inch (½ cm) thick. Fix corners to make sure they are sharp and even.
  • Spread the filling mixture evenly over the rolled out dough, spreading right to the edges.
  • Gently roll the dough into a large log and slice it into 1-inch (2 cm) pieces.
  • Place the cinnamon rolls in the greased cake pan, leaving some space between them, and bake for 30 minutes.
  • While the cinnamon roll is baking, prepare the frosting. In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the light cream cheese, coconut oil, vanilla extract, almond milk, and maple syrup, until smooth.
  • Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven and let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes. Once cool, remove from pan and drizzle frosting over the rolls before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 12 grams

HOW TO MAKE CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY



How to Make Cinnamon Rolls Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: whole milk, sugar, unsalted butter, active dry yeast, all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, cream cheese, unsalted butter, milk, vanilla extract, powdered sugar

Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec

Categories     Breakfast

Time 3h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups whole milk, warm to the touch
½ cup sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
¾ cup light brown sugar
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the warm milk, sugar, and melted butter. The mixture should be just warm, registering between 100-110˚F (37-43˚C). If any warmer, allow to cool slightly.
  • Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the milk mixture, stir, and let sit in a warm place for about 10 minutes until the yeast has bloomed.
  • Add 4 cups (500 g) of flour to the milk mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.
  • Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until nearly doubled in size.
  • Generously butter 2 9-inch (23 cm) round baking pans and set aside.
  • Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Mix well, then set aside.
  • Remove the plastic wrap from the dough and add the remaining cup of flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir well, then turn out onto a clean surface. Leave a bit of flour nearby to use as needed, but try not to incorporate too much.
  • Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes, adding more flour as necessary, until the dough just loses its stickiness and does not stick to the surface or your hands. The dough should be very smooth and spring back when poked.
  • Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about ½-inch (1 cm) thick. Fix the corners with a bench scraper or a spatula to make sure they are sharp and even.
  • Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
  • Starting from one short end, roll up the dough into a log and pinch the seam closed. Place seam-side down. Trim any uneven ends.
  • Using unflavored dental floss, cut the log into evenly pieces, about 1½ inches (8cm) thick. Place the cinnamon rolls in the prepared pans, 1 in the center and about 5 around the sides. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 35-45 minutes, until expanded by about half of their original volume. If you're saving the cinnamon rolls for later, cover with plastic wrap and freeze for up 3 months.
  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
  • While the cinnamon rolls are baking, make the frosting: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and whisk until homogenous and runny.
  • When the cinnamon rolls are finished, let cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle the frosting over the cinnamon rolls, using the back of a spoon to spread if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562 calories, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 28 grams

HOMEMADE CINNAMON CHIPS



Homemade Cinnamon Chips image

This recipe makes small flakes that can be added to your favorite muffin or bread recipe to get that 'cinnamon burst' that usually is found in store brand muffin mixes.

Provided by Kathy Arnold

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®)
1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
  • Stir sugar, ground cinnamon, shortening, and corn syrup together in a small bowl until dough comes together. Place dough between two layers of parchment paper; roll to 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick. Transfer to a baking sheet; remove top piece of parchment paper.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 35 minutes. Cool completely and break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

Tips:

  • If you want to make your cinnamon thumbs extra special, try using homemade cinnamon sugar instead of store-bought. It's easy to make and only takes a few minutes. Plus, it tastes so much better!
  • For a more decadent treat, brush the cinnamon thumbs with melted butter before rolling them in cinnamon sugar.
  • If you don't have any parchment paper, you can grease a baking sheet and use that instead.
  • Be sure to let the cinnamon thumbs cool completely before storing them. Otherwise, they will become soggy.
  • Store the cinnamon thumbs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Serve the cinnamon thumbs warm or at room temperature with your favorite cup of coffee or tea.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon thumbs are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick snack, a sweet treat to share with friends, or a festive dessert for a holiday party, cinnamon thumbs are sure to please. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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