Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
Learn how to make copycat Cinnabon cinnamon rolls at home with soft, pillowy dough, gooey cinnamon filling, and that signature cream cheese frosting. This homemade cinnamon rolls recipe tastes just like the mall favorite!
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Stand mixer with dough hook
- Rolling Pin
- baking pan 13x9 inch
- knife or dental floss
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 package active dry yeast 1/4 ounce
- 1 cup warm milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup butter softened
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups flour
Cinnamon Filling
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 3 tbsp cinnamon
- ⅓ cup butter softened
Cream Cheese Icing
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- ½ tsp vanilla
- ⅛ tsp salt
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk and set aside.
- Mix sugar, softened butter, salt, eggs, and flour in another bowl.
- Pour milk-yeast mixture into dry ingredients and mix until smooth dough forms.
- Place dough in oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- Roll dough into a 16-18 inch by 12 inch rectangle.
- Mix butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for filling, then spread evenly over dough.
- Roll dough into a log and cut into 1½-inch pieces (about 12 rolls).
- Place rolls in greased 13x9 inch pan, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake rolls for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Beat butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, and salt to make frosting.
- Spread frosting on warm rolls and serve.
Notes
Tips: Ensure milk is warm, allow proper rise times, and consider adding pecans, raisins, or orange zest for variation. Rolls can be refrigerated overnight before baking for morning freshness.