Think of this as your cinnamon roll home base. Recipes are organized by skill level, from quick beginner rolls to overnight bakery style. The whole family will love it. you will also find useful tips For kneading, rising, shaping, and frosting, every batch turns out amazing.
Want something easy? Start here.
Are you new to baking? To boost your confidence, start with these simple recipes: It’s easy, reliable, and the perfect way to get comfortable before taking the next step.
Quick 45-minute cinnamon rolls are made with homemade dough, rolled in a cinnamon and brown sugar mixture, and baked in less than an hour. Drizzle some sweet glaze on top and you have the ultimate holiday breakfast!
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quick and easy option
dessert
Hawaiian Roll Cinnamon Roll
23 minutes
morning
Quick and Easy Cinnamon Rolls
1 hour 20 minutes
air fryer
Easy Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls (from a can!)
15 minutes
Dough Preparation Tips (Kneading + Shaping)
The dough must be soft, elastic and pass the window pane test.
It should feel springy and spring back to light prodding.
As you roll out, stretch the corners to maintain a rectangle. If the dough bounces back, let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before continuing.
Are you ready to enjoy bakery style?
Take it one step further. This cinnamon roll recipe retains all the classic goodness, but just ask for one or two extra steps to take your baking to the next level without making it feel like work.
This simple and delicious cinnamon roll bread twist is fun and makes the process of rolling and cutting cinnamon rolls easier. Just twist the dough and bake!
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Yeast + Rising Tips
Active drying: If using active yeast, dissolve it in warm liquid.
Immediate: If you are using instant yeast, mix it directly into the flour. *Instant yeast rises faster.
rising: Let the dough ferment until it doubles in size. It should look fluffy and spring back slowly when lightly pressed. *Do not let the dough rise more than twice its size.
Do you like the taste and want to mix it up?
If you’re as obsessed with the magic of cinnamon and sugar as I am, you’ll want it on everything. This recipe puts a fun and unexpected twist on a classic combo.
Variations of cinnamon rolls
morning
Delicious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe
25 minutes
dessert
Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake
35 minutes
morning
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
45 minutes
dessert
Cinnamon Roll Dessert Pizza
40 minutes
How to prevent filling from coming out
Roll out the dough tightly and use butter that is soft but not melted. Mix the cinnamon sugar with a tablespoon of flour or cornstarch and let it stay in the swirl.
Have you mastered the original? try something new
Ready to do something different? I have many different types of cinnamon rolls that use the same basic technique but vary the flavor.
A twist on classic cinnamon rolls
morning
Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze
1 hour 10 minutes
dessert
Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll
1 hour 20 minutes
morning
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
2 hours 50 minutes
morning
orange roll
2 hours 15 minutes
taste exchange
Use a traditional dough base and swap out fillings like pumpkin, caramel apple or berry lemon.
Don’t forget to frost the cinnamon rolls
To be honest, the reason I love cinnamon rolls is because of the frosting. It’s magic. Here are a few ways to help you get exactly the vibe you want!
