Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
These Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls are one of my favorite recipes of all time! I could eat a whole pan (and sometimes do)!
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk, (about 110℉)
- 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons), (see note for Instant yeast substitution)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 4 1/2 cups bread flour or regular flour
Filling:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
Icing:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm milk to about 110 degrees F (45-60 seconds in the microwave). Dissolve yeast with a pinch of sugar in warm milk in a large bowl and let it bubble and react for about 5 minutes.
- Add sugar, butter, salt, eggs, and flour. Mix well. Knead dough into a large ball, using your hands dusted lightly with flour or with a stand mixer for about 5 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. The proof setting on your oven helps if your house is cold.
- Stir the brown sugar and cinnamon together. Roll the dough into a 16 x 21 inch rectangle about 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread with the softened butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar. Roll up from the long side and cut into 12 large rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9 x 13 inch dish. Cover and let rise 30 to 60 minutes, until nearly doubled. If making the night before I let them rise covered with a dish towel on the counter overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake 20 to 30 minutes, until golden brown and cooked in the center (center will be 190℉ when done).
- While the rolls bake, beat the frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread half over the warm rolls so it melts in, then spread the rest after a few minutes.
Notes
- Instant yeast: use 1 3/4 tsp and add it to the dry ingredients, with no proofing.
- Less cinnamon: use 1 tbsp instead of 2 1/2 tbsp for a milder roll.
- Freezing: freeze the shaped rolls, then thaw, let them do a second rise and bake.
Serving: 1roll, Calories: 511kcal, Carbohydrates: 83g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 68mg, Sodium: 381mg, Potassium: 151mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 47g, Vitamin A: 517IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 106mg, Iron: 1mg