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The Best Cinnamon Rolls!

These Cinnamon Rolls are the best brunch recipe for Christmas morning! Soft, fluffy, gooey, and topped with an irresistible cream cheese frosting! They are practically a dream come true, and you guys are going to fall in love with these giant cinnamon rolls!

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Can you believe that Christmas day is tomorrow? Crazy right! Well, if you aren’t quite sure what to make, then we got you! These are the perfect thing to make Christmas morning because you and your whole family will absolutely love them!

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Cinnamon Rolls always just scream Christmas morning! And lets be honest who doesn’t love a soft and fluffy sweet bread, with a buttery cinnamon filling, topped with a fluffy whipped cream cheese frosting!

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If you guys try this recipe, be sure to comment down below and also don’t forget to tag us on our Instagram so we can see what you made! -Aubrey and Tara

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The Best Cinnamon Rolls!

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  • Author: Corrigan Sisters
  • Total Time: 2 hrs. + 10 mins.
  • Yield: 8 cinnamon rolls 1x
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These Cinnamon Rolls are the best brunch recipe for Christmas morning! Soft, fluffy, gooey, and topped with an irresistible cream cheese frosting! They are practically a dream come true, and you guys are going to fall in love with these giant cinnamon rolls!

For the Rolls:

1 cup milk, heated to 110 degrees F

2 + 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast

1 large room temperature egg

2 Tbsp. melted butter, divided

4 Tbsp. granulated sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus 2-4 tbsp

For the Filling:

6 Tbsp. softened butter

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

4 Tbsp. softened butter

4 oz. softened cream cheese

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. To a large bowl, add in1 cup warm milk,2 + 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast,1 large egg, 1Tbsp. melted butter,4 Tbsp. granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Give that a quick whisk. Add in 3 cups all-purpose flour and mix that in with a wooden spatula. Add in 1 Tbsp. flour until the dough is no longer sticky. Knead the dough with your hands for about 3 minutes. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.

2. Meanwhile, make the cinnamon filling. Mix together 6 Tbsp. softened butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon.

3. Once risen, lightly dust your work surface with flour and turn the dough out onto the surface. Roll out the dough into a 17 x 10 rectangle. Evenly spread out the cinnamon filling, and lengthwise, roll it up. With dental floss, cut the cinnamon roll into 8 rolls.

4. Place the rolls into a 9×13 pan, cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. Once risen, brush the rolls with the remaining 1 Tbsp. melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Let the rolls cool for about 15 minutes.

5. While cooling, make the frosting. In a medium sized bowl with a hand mixer, beat together 4 Tbsp. softened butter, 4 oz. softened cream cheese, and 2 tsp. vanilla extract. Slowly beat in 1 cup of powdered sugar and mix until combined.

6. Spread the frosting over the slightly warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!

  • Prep Time: 15 mins.
  • Cook Time: 25 mins.
  • Category: dessert, breakfast
  • Method: bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Cinnamon Roll
  • Calories: 450

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14 thoughts on “The Best Cinnamon Rolls!”

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    Nicole

    January 12, 2023 at 6:28 pm

    I’ve had several cinnamon rolls but never tried making any until now. These are super simple and absolutely DELISH!! They didn’t last long in our household and I’m definitely making these again soon.

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      corrigansisters

      January 12, 2023 at 9:57 pm

      Yay! That makes us so happy to hear! 🙂

      Reply

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    Deb Day

    June 21, 2023 at 11:49 am

    I made these yesterday, they’re “ok”, but very did not turn out like the picture, light and fluffy.
    And if I made these again I certainly would use more filling, not enough I think.

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      corrigansisters

      June 22, 2023 at 10:05 pm

      Oh no! Sorry to hear that they didn’t turn out as you expected. We’ve had lots of great reviews on this recipe, so we’re not sure what went wrong! If the cinnamon rolls turned out sort of dense and heavy, then the yeast was possibly killed or didn’t rise. And there should be enough filling if you roll the dough out to the proper measurements listed in the instructions. Hope this helps! 🙂

      Reply

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    Hadley Stokes

    September 4, 2023 at 3:49 am

    These cinnamon rolls are amazing! I hate spending a super long time making breakfast, especially when I’m hungry. I normally start making them at 9:30ish and they are done and ready to eat by 11:30ish. I am trying to make them the night before I think they will turn out great. That cream cheese frosting is to die for, I always like to add 1 tsp of cinnamon to make it perfect.

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      corrigansisters

      September 4, 2023 at 4:58 pm

      So happy you loved them!

      Reply

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    October 19, 2023 at 2:31 am

    Can i prepare these the night before and then bake the following morning? Thank you! 😊

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      Mallory

      February 4, 2024 at 5:15 pm

      I am wondering the same thing!

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    Yolandi

    November 19, 2023 at 3:28 pm

    I’ve tried cinnamon roll recipes before and I was disappointed.
    These were so easy to make.
    I agree completely…
    These are the BEST cinnamon rolls!!!!
    My family loved them. Thank you!! 💕

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      corrigansisters

      November 20, 2023 at 2:36 am

      So happy you loved these!

      Reply

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    Rhonda

    January 10, 2024 at 7:55 pm

    Is the yeast 2 packets + 1/4 tsp active dry yeast or is it 2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast? Have never seen it written with a +?

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      corrigansisters

      January 13, 2024 at 3:11 am

      Sorry for any confusion! It means 2 tsp. of yeast, plus 1/4 tsp. of yeast. Hope this helps!

      Reply

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    January 13, 2024 at 5:56 pm

    The absolute best!!!

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How old are the Corrigan sisters? ›

about us! let us introduce ourselves! we are sisters, aubrey (17) and tara (15)! and we, are the corrigan sisters! on this blog, you'll find easy, family favorite recipes of ours that you'll love!

What is the famous cinnamon roll chain? ›

Cinnabon, Inc., is an American chain of baked goods stores and kiosks, normally found in areas with high pedestrian traffic such as malls, airports and rest stops. The company's signature item is the cinnamon roll.

Who makes Ikea cinnamon rolls? ›

Kaffarep cinnamon buns are the IKEA-brand take on this classic treat. They give the cinnamon roll an understated Swedish twist, and like everything else from IKEA, they're incredibly gorgeous. They boast thick, hearty layers of golden-brown pastry, contrasted with mesmerizing swirls of buttery cinnamon.

What is the best cinnamon for cinnamon rolls? ›

In our opinion, the best variety of cinnamon for cinnamon rolls is Saigon cinnamon. It's true that it's not the special type of Makara cinnamon that Cinnabon uses. But, the reality is that this type of cinnamon really isn't necessary.

What brand of cinnamon does Cinnabon use? ›

Our world-famous cinnamon roll is made with a combination of warm dough, legendary Makara cinnamon, and signature cream cheese for a freshly baked, irresistible sweet treat. Product availability and varieties vary by market.

What is the fancy name for cinnamon rolls? ›

A cinnamon roll (also known as cinnamon bun, cinnamon swirl, cinnamon Danish and cinnamon snail) is a sweet roll commonly served in Northern Europe (mainly in Nordic countries, but also in Austria, Estonia and Germany) and North America.

Does Costco bakery make cinnamon rolls? ›

Costco Cinnamon Rolls Are Now Double the Price

But after a three-year (more or less) hiatus, the fluffy, fan-favorite cinnamon buns returned to stores in early 2023, and at a steal of a price—12 rolls for just $6.99.

What is the secret ingredient in Cinnabon? ›

Cinnabon's Secret Ingredient

This special Indonesian cinnamon, called Makara, is trademarked by Cinnabon. And because of that trademark, you won't find this product in your local grocery store spice aisle.

What kind of flour is best for cinnamon rolls? ›

Bread flour is hands down the best option when making cinnamon rolls. Any good cinnamon rolls recipe is going to usually call for bread flour instead of other kinds of flour. This is because bread flour is high in protein, usually containing 11% to 13% more protein than other kinds of flour.

Why are my cinnamon rolls not light and fluffy? ›

There are a couple of possibilities: The dough wasn't proofed enough (See "How do I know when my rolls are ready to be baked" above) The dough was over-proofed (See "Can cinnamon rolls rise for too long?" above) Too much flour was added to the rolls (See "What happens if I add too much flour to my rolls?'

What brand makes cinnamon rolls? ›

I tried cinnamon rolls from Pillsbury, Immaculate Baking Company, Annie's, and Amazon's Happy Belly. The Pillsbury Grands! flaky cinnamon rolls blew me away with their fluffy, doughnut-like texture.

What company owns Cinnabon? ›

GoTo Foods (formerly Focus Brands) is an American company that currently owns the Schlotzsky's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli, Auntie Anne's and Jamba brands. It is located in Sandy Springs, Georgia, and operates over 5,000 stores.

Does Ikea have cinnamon buns? ›

Cinnamon bun(510g) | Buy IKEA Food online | Swedish Food Market | IKEA Restaurant.

Where are gifflar made? ›

Gifflar Cinnamon are baked in Sweden using Swedish flour from Pågen's own mill.

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