Here’s a classic homemade Cinnamon Roll recipe — soft, sweet, and gooey, perfect for breakfast or brunch 🍥✨
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients (Makes ~12 rolls)
Dough
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Glaze / Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Dough
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs. Add yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
Prepare the Filling
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a spreadable paste.
Assemble Rolls
- Roll dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over dough.
- Roll tightly from the long edge into a log. Cut into 12 equal slices.
- Place slices in a greased 9×13-inch pan. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake rolls 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
Glaze
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm rolls.
✅ Tips
- Soft rolls: Don’t overbake; remove when lightly golden.
- Extra gooey: Add cream cheese to glaze or a little extra butter in the filling.
- Flavor variations: Add raisins, chopped nuts, or drizzle with caramel instead of icing.
I can also give you a quick 30-minute cinnamon roll recipe, a no-yeast version, or a cinnamon roll “in a jar” recipe for gifting or single servings.
Do you want me to share one of those versions?
