Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Start by pouring 1 cup of warm milk (110 degrees Fahrenheit) into a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2Start by pouring 1 cup of warm milk (110 degrees Fahrenheit) into a large mixing bowl.
  3. 3Start by pouring 1 cup of warm milk (110 degrees Fahrenheit) into a large mixing bowl.
  4. 4Add 1 packet or 2.25 teaspoons of yeast to the warm milk.
  5. 5Add 1 packet or 2.25 teaspoons of yeast to the warm milk.
  6. 6Add 1 packet or 2.25 teaspoons of yeast to the warm milk.
  7. 7Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes until it looks nice and foamy.
  8. 8Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes until it looks nice and foamy.
  9. 9Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes until it looks nice and foamy.
  10. 10Add 1/3 of a cup of melted and cooled salted butter into the mixture.
  11. 11Add 1/3 of a cup of melted and cooled salted butter into the mixture.
  12. 12Add 1/3 of a cup of melted and cooled salted butter into the mixture.
  13. 13Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the bowl.
  14. 14Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the bowl.
  15. 15Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the bowl.
  16. 16Crack and add 2 room temperature eggs to the mixture.
  17. 17Crack and add 2 room temperature eggs to the mixture.
  18. 18Crack and add 2 room temperature eggs to the mixture.
  19. 19Break up the eggs in the bowl using a whisk.
  20. 20Break up the eggs in the bowl using a whisk.
  21. 21Break up the eggs in the bowl using a whisk.
  22. 22Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
  23. 23Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
  24. 24Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
  25. 25Add 4 cups of bread flour, making sure to scoop it around and fluff it up before scooping to avoid packing.
  26. 26Add 4 cups of bread flour, making sure to scoop it around and fluff it up before scooping to avoid packing.
  27. 27Add 4 cups of bread flour, making sure to scoop it around and fluff it up before scooping to avoid packing.
  28. 28Cover the bowl with a towel and let the mixture sit for another 5 minutes to soak up all the liquid.
  29. 29Cover the bowl with a towel and let the mixture sit for another 5 minutes to soak up all the liquid.
  30. 30Cover the bowl with a towel and let the mixture sit for another 5 minutes to soak up all the liquid.
  31. 31Attach the dough hook to your mixer and knead the dough on low for about 5 minutes until it's really stretchy and soft.
  32. 32Attach the dough hook to your mixer and knead the dough on low for about 5 minutes until it's really stretchy and soft.
  33. 33Attach the dough hook to your mixer and knead the dough on low for about 5 minutes until it's really stretchy and soft.
  34. 34Spray the bowl with some oil and toss your dough in.
  35. 35Spray the bowl with some oil and toss your dough in.
  36. 36Spray the bowl with some oil and toss your dough in.
  37. 37Cover it with a towel and let it rise until it doubles in size.
  38. 38Cover it with a towel and let it rise until it doubles in size.
  39. 39Cover it with a towel and let it rise until it doubles in size.
  40. 40While the dough rises, prepare the filling.
  41. 41While the dough rises, prepare the filling.
  42. 42While the dough rises, prepare the filling.
  43. 43Take 1/2 cup of softened butter, 2 tablespoons of cinnamon, and 1 cup of packed brown sugar.
  44. 44Take 1/2 cup of softened butter, 2 tablespoons of cinnamon, and 1 cup of packed brown sugar.
  45. 45Take 1/2 cup of softened butter, 2 tablespoons of cinnamon, and 1 cup of packed brown sugar.
  46. 46Mix the filling ingredients until they are all combined and cohesive.
  47. 47Mix the filling ingredients until they are all combined and cohesive.
  48. 48Mix the filling ingredients until they are all combined and cohesive.
  49. 49Once the dough has risen, lightly dust your surface with some flour.
  50. 50Once the dough has risen, lightly dust your surface with some flour.
  51. 51Once the dough has risen, lightly dust your surface with some flour.
  52. 52Roll the dough out into a pretty large rectangle.
  53. 53Roll the dough out into a pretty large rectangle.
  54. 54Roll the dough out into a pretty large rectangle.
  55. 55Take the filling and spread it evenly over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough.
  56. 56Take the filling and spread it evenly over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough.
  57. 57Take the filling and spread it evenly over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough.
  58. 58Start rolling the dough up into a really tight log.
  59. 59Start rolling the dough up into a really tight log.
  60. 60Start rolling the dough up into a really tight log.
  61. 61Take a sharp knife and cut the log into 12 rolls.
  62. 62Take a sharp knife and cut the log into 12 rolls.
  63. 63Take a sharp knife and cut the log into 12 rolls.
  64. 64Take your softened butter wrapper from earlier and butter a 9x13 dish.
  65. 65Take your softened butter wrapper from earlier and butter a 9x13 dish.
  66. 66Take your softened butter wrapper from earlier and butter a 9x13 dish.
  67. 67Set the rolls swirl side up into your prepared pan.
  68. 68Set the rolls swirl side up into your prepared pan.
  69. 69Set the rolls swirl side up into your prepared pan.
  70. 70Cover the pan again with a paper towel and let it rise while the oven preheats to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  71. 71Cover the pan again with a paper towel and let it rise while the oven preheats to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  72. 72Cover the pan again with a paper towel and let it rise while the oven preheats to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  73. 73Once the oven is preheated, pour 1/2 cup of heavy cream over the rolls.
  74. 74Once the oven is preheated, pour 1/2 cup of heavy cream over the rolls.
  75. 75Once the oven is preheated, pour 1/2 cup of heavy cream over the rolls.
  76. 76Bake the rolls in the oven for 25 minutes.
  77. 77Bake the rolls in the oven for 25 minutes.
  78. 78Bake the rolls in the oven for 25 minutes.
  79. 79While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting.
  80. 80While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting.
  81. 81While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting.
  82. 82In a mixing bowl, combine 1 stick of softened butter and 1 brick of softened cream cheese.
  83. 83In a mixing bowl, combine 1 stick of softened butter and 1 brick of softened cream cheese.
  84. 84In a mixing bowl, combine 1 stick of softened butter and 1 brick of softened cream cheese.
  85. 85Beat the butter and cream cheese until they are combined.
  86. 86Beat the butter and cream cheese until they are combined.
  87. 87Beat the butter and cream cheese until they are combined.
  88. 88Add 1/2 teaspoon of maple extract and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the frosting mixture.
  89. 89Add 1/2 teaspoon of maple extract and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the frosting mixture.
  90. 90Add 1/2 teaspoon of maple extract and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the frosting mixture.
  91. 91Add about 2 cups of powdered sugar and mix it until it is combined.
  92. 92Add about 2 cups of powdered sugar and mix it until it is combined.
  93. 93Add about 2 cups of powdered sugar and mix it until it is combined.
  94. 94Once the cinnamon rolls have cooled for a little bit, spread the frosting on top.
  95. 95Once the cinnamon rolls have cooled for a little bit, spread the frosting on top.
  96. 96Once the cinnamon rolls have cooled for a little bit, spread the frosting on top.
  97. 97Enjoy your copycat Cinnabon cinnamon rolls.
  98. 98Enjoy your copycat Cinnabon cinnamon rolls.
  99. 99Enjoy your copycat Cinnabon cinnamon rolls.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2.25 teaspoons yeast
  • 2.25 teaspoons yeast
  • 2.25 teaspoons yeast
  • 0.33 cup salted butter
  • 0.33 cup salted butter
  • 0.33 cup salted butter
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 2 room temperature eggs
  • 2 room temperature eggs
  • 2 room temperature eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 0.5 cup softened butter
  • 0.5 cup softened butter
  • 0.5 cup softened butter
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 stick softened butter
  • 1 stick softened butter
  • 1 stick softened butter
  • 1 brick softened cream cheese
  • 1 brick softened cream cheese
  • 1 brick softened cream cheese
  • 0.5 teaspoon maple extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon maple extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon maple extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

measuring cupmixing bowlspoonswhiskstand mixerpaddle attachmentdough hooktowelbutter wrapperrolling pinsharp knife9x13 dishhand mixer

Tips

  • A key to a good copycat recipe is more salt and sugar than you ever thought possible.
  • The maple extract is the secret ingredient for the frosting.