Easy Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Recipe Card: Easy Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

Dough Ingredients

• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

Filling Ingredients

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup warm heavy cream, optional for extra gooey rolls

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or cream
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Mix warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let sit until foamy.
2. Add eggs, melted butter, remaining sugar, salt, and flour.
3. Mix and knead until a soft dough forms.
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.
5. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the filling.
6. Roll dough into a large rectangle.
7. Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
8. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 rolls.
9. Place rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
10. Cover and let rise for 30 to 45 minutes.
11. Pour warm heavy cream around the rolls if using.
12. Bake at 350°F for 22 to 28 minutes.
13. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth.
14. Spread frosting over warm rolls and serve.

Notes

For the softest cinnamon rolls, avoid adding too much flour. The dough should be soft and slightly tacky. Frost the rolls while warm so the frosting melts into the cinnamon swirls.