Here’s a classic, soft, and gooey Cinnamon Roll recipe — perfect for breakfast or brunch.
🍥 Classic Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the filling:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
For the icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the dough
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs. Add yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
2️⃣ Prepare the filling
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Roll dough into a rectangle (about 16×12 inches).
- Spread softened butter over dough, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly.
3️⃣ Shape the rolls
- Roll up dough tightly from the long edge.
- Cut into 12 even rolls and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
4️⃣ Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
5️⃣ Add icing
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- For extra gooey rolls, brush with melted butter before adding icing.
- Add chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips to the filling.
- Make ahead: refrigerate after shaping, bake in the morning.
- For a quicker version, use refrigerated crescent roll dough and roll with cinnamon sugar.
I can also give you:
- Caramel or cream cheese frosting variation
- Overnight cinnamon rolls
- Mini bite-size cinnamon rolls
Do you want a classic homemade version or a quick refrigerator dough version?
