Cinnamon Rolls
- April 10, 2023
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Cinnamon rolls, with their soft, fluffy dough and irresistible swirls of cinnamon, sugar, and butter, are an all-time favorite treat for indulging in a deliciously sweet pastry!
Today we’re making homemade cinnamon rolls, and I am so thrilled to share this recipe with you! Making and indulging in cinnamon rolls is not only a comforting experience, but the sweet aroma that fills your home as they bake is such a beautiful addition to the process.
Here’s a video to guide you along the process:
Few Tips:
- For soft and risen cinnamon rolls, you should use all-purpose flour instead of bread flour. All-purpose flour has less gluten than bread flour, which will result in a softer texture.
- Make sure that the yeast is active before you begin. You can do this by combining the yeast, warm water, and your sugar in a bowl and wait for it to bubble and foam. This will take about 10 minutes.
- Kneading the dough is important to activate gluten and develop the structure of the dough. Using a Stand mixer or by hand, Knead the dough for at least 10-15 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- If you find that your dough is too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until you are satisfied with the texture. Remember climate, and altitude play a large part in how much flour you will need.
- After kneading the dough, let it rest in a warm place for about an hour or until it doubles in size. This will allow the yeast to do its job and create air pockets in the dough.
- One helpful tip to ensure your dough rises properly is to preheat your oven to 175°F, then turn it off. Once the oven is warm (make sure to allow your oven to cool down for about 10 mintues), cover your dough and place it inside to rise. This warm, draft-free environment will help to activate the yeast and allow the dough to rise to perfection.
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Starting from the long end, tightly roll up the dough into a log, then cut the log into equal-sized pieces using dental floss, which I personally recommend over a knife because it creates a much cleaner cut and prevents the cinnamon rolls from being smushed down while cutting.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes. This will give them a chance to puff up and become even softer. You can also line your baking dish with parchment paper.
- Soak them in heavy cream! Soaking cinnamon rolls in heavy cream is a game-changer. The cream lends a rich flavor that balances the sweetness of the cinnamon filling perfectly. Additionally, the fat in the cream helps to make the rolls fluffier and more tender, resulting in a delightful, airy texture. Finally, the cream combines with the cinnamon sugar filling to create an irresistible syrup that soaks into the rolls as they bake, making them incredibly moist and flavorful.
Process:
Cinnamon Rolls
Whether you enjoy them with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk, these cinnamon rolls are the ultimate treat for a cozy day in.
Ingredients
Yeast mixture:
- 3/4 cup Lukewarm water
- 2 1/2 tsp Active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp Sugar
Rest of your dough ingredients:
- 1/3 cup Sugar
- 1 Egg whisked
- 1 Egg yolk whisked
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter melted
Filling:
- 1/3 cup Unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup Light brown sugar packed
- 2 tbsp Cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp Ground Cloves
- 1/8 tsp Nutmeg
Frosting:
- 4 oz Cream cheese room temp
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter room temp
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup Powdered sugar sifted
- Coffee creamer (I used French vanilla, but u can use any flavor you love!) add a tsp at a time until you’re happy with the consistency
Instructions
- In a measuring cup or small bowl, combine the lukewarm water, active dry yeast, and 1 tbsp of sugar. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 1/3 cup of sugar, whisked eggs, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and melted unsalted butter. Add in the yeast mixture last.
- Mix the dough ingredients together with a wooden spoon until a rough dough forms.
- If you find that your dough is too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until you are satisfied with the texture. Remember climate, and altitude play a large part in how much flour you will need.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth. You can also use a stand-mixer if you have one.
- Place the dough in a lightly floured bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rest in a warm place for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- One helpful tip to ensure your dough rises properly is to preheat your oven to 175°F, then turn it off. Once the oven is warm, cover your dough and place it inside to rise. This warm, draft-free environment will help to activate the yeast and allow the dough to rise to perfection.
- While the dough is resting, prepare the filling and frosting.
- To make the filling, combine the room temperature unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, cinnamon, ground cloves, and nutmeg until they form a spreadable mixture.
- To make the frosting, combine the room temperature cream cheese, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, sifted powdered sugar, and coffee creamer (added gradually) until you achieve the desired consistency.
- Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down gently and place it on a floured surface. Roll it out and spread the filling over the dough, making sure to roll it up as tightly as possible without stretching or tearing it.
- Cut the cinnamon rolls with floss into either 2-inch sections for a batch of 6, or 1-inch to 1 1/2-inch sections to make about 8-12 cinnamon rolls. Place them in a prepared baking dish and cover them with a damp cloth. Let them rest for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Add a tablespoon of heavy cream on top of each cinnamon roll.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Once the cinnamon rolls are done, let them cool for a few minutes before topping them off with the frosting, and you're done!
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ive made mariyam’s cinnamon rolls recipe countless times now, and every single time it turns out AMAZING. the hardest thing for me was getting a smooth and airy dough texture, and this recipe always helps me achieve that. the filling and frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness. it’s my fav recipe!
AHH thank you so much for trusting my recipe! Im so happy it worked so well for you and cant wait for you to try more recipes soon!
Such a great recipe! Soft and fluffy. Took me a few hours to make between rising the dough and all. My family ate them within 20 mins lol.
Im so happy your family enjoyed them! hahaha
Hello! I’m really keen to try this for Christmas morning! Could I check whether you can make the dough in advance? Thanks!!
i don’t think i’ve ever had better cinnamon rolls!! these rolls are soft and decadent, without being overloaded with sweetness. thank you so so much for the amazing recipe Mariyam!❤️❤️
Thank you so much for your sweet words! Im so happy you loved the recipe!
Thank you for the recipe:) The cinnamon rolls turned out super delicious. My first time baking something for the family.
I made these today for the first time for Easter Sunday and they came out PERFECT. I followed the recipe exactly how she put it and they were amazing. Kids are on vacation next week so I plan on making them again. Thanks for a great recipe! 😊
Ahh! So happy they came out perfect for you!! Excited for this recipe to be a staple in your family!
Pretty legendary recipe not gonna lie. I bake a lot but everyone makes mistakes and I gotta tell y’a this recipe is dummy proof. Comes out the same each time. My only suggestion is go light on the sugar, they’re store bought level sweet and simple, with all the home fresh baked goodness and gratification that comes from making your own cinnamon buns from scratch.
Best cinnamon roll recipe ever I’m not that great at making deserts but every single person who has tried these has said it’s the best thing they ever made only downside to the recipe is we eat the whole thing in a day and I have nothing left for the next day.
I have made these multiple times now for family and friends and everytime the dough comes out wonderful and the end result is so lovely and soft. Wish I could upload a picture here because they look so luscious! I have added them to my personal recipe book now because they are definitely a family favourite and a lovely bake to make and take to someones home.
I’ve made them twice and they were a big hit. I get many requests at home to make them again soon lol! These are the best I ever made. So easy, detailed recipe, and they came out perfect both times. Super soft and fluffy, just delicious.
Literal perfection – never tasted better homemade cinnamon rolls! These are the closest thing to Cinnabon you can get at home absolutely loved it 😍
I made these and everyone loved them! I still get compliments to this day
mannnn. this is my 2nd attempt at cinnamon rolls and they were so good!!! i was nervous the entire time making them lol but this was extremely easy. idk how you get your rolls so perfect but maybe with practice i’ll master it.
After not being in the kitchen for so long, and this being my first time making the dough from scratch. I’m so so impressed!! They turned out absolutely amazing can’t thank Mariyum enough for all her inspiration 🤍🤍🤍
Definitely recommend this recipe a million times over
Just finished the recipe, it was my first time doing cinnamon rolls and woooow….this is SO good, I almost shed a tear after the first bite 🥲! I was afraid it would be to sweet especially with the frosting but no at all, it was just PERFECT. Thank you for sharing the recipe with us 🤍
I made this and everyone loved it!! So delicious 🤍
my favourite (and only) cinnamon roll recipe !!
10/10 best cinnamon roll I’ve made and had! As someone who enjoys baking but wouldn’t call herself a “baker” by any means, this recipe is shockingly easy to follow and absolutely delicious. These cinnamon rolls are SO fluffy and have the perfect amount of sweetness to satisfy your craving. Will be making again soon!
I’ve done that recipe a few times now and every time it came out SO GOOD! Everyone who tried it said they’re so good. And it’s also not that hard, so give it a try!! So worth it
when i made these it was the first time i ate cinnamon rolls and they were INCREDIBLE!! the dough was sooooo soft and fluffy and looked exactly like the ones in the video, i love this recipe so so much i’m definitely making these again !!
I MADE THESE TODAY, BEST RECIPE EVER!!!!! THEY GOT FINISHED SO FAST, I DON’T EVEN HAVE AN AFTER PICTURE. MAKING THEM ALL THE TIME
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Literally flop proof recipe
best most softest most fluffest cinnamon roll ever
Salam!
This recipe looks amazing I have been looking for a soft large cinnamon roll recipe for a while. I have been trying to perfect mine.
I will be making it this weekend for Iftar dessert InshaAllah.
I’m based in the UK. May I ask about the size in grams equivalent to the cup measurements that you use?
Lovely recipe
I made these and everybody loved them! My partner and I had to stop ourselves eating all of them, and my friend at work said it was the best one she’d ever had an asked for the recipe. Thanks so much Mariam!
Cinnamon rolls have always been my favorite. My family and I have been getting together lately and baking different desserts to spend more time together and we all enjoy baked goods. These cinnamon rolls are by far the best thing we have made hands down. Thank you so much for the recipe it lets me spend time with the people I love the most,and make and eat the baked goods that I love .
Thank you for the recipe:) The cinnamon rolls turned out super delicious!
It was my first time ever making homemade dough so I had a bit of trouble in the beginning but the cinnamon rolls turned out perfect! The instructions were super clear too and the process was worth the result. 🙂
oh. my. word. these are fantastic!! i’ve never made cinnamon rolls before, and i ended up short on flour and subbed in about a cup of cake flour, but the end result was fantastic. this is definitely an essential recipe. i’ve followed you on tiktok for a while and am so impressed with your work mA. can’t wait to make them again! thank you for sharing!
Just wow! My favorite cinnamon roll recipe! Thanks for sharing it
Could you tell us about the size of baking pan?
I am so excited to try these!! They are similar to my own recipe but I love the rest of your recipes so this is a must!!
Do you think they could be prepared the night before to enjoy for breakfast!!
Can I make the dough the night before and cook the next day?
I made these this past Sunday and they were AMAAAZING!! I didn’t have enough flour so ended up using about 1 cup and a half of Bisquick (all I had, flour wise lol) and they still came out delicious! Definitely making again soon, with the correct amount of flour lol
i’ve watched mariam (mxriyum) on tiktok for quite a while and finally got around to making these cinnamon rolls. amazing!!! highly highly recommend. i made them with my sister. it was my first time using active dry yeast and the instructions (and the tiktok included) were very helpful. instant gratification after taking that first bite.
thank you for sharing this recipe! will definitely be making these again!! i’d give it a thousand stars if i could.
Can’t wait to try this! I’ve come across many recipes for cinnamon rolls but this is the first making me want to try. Can I ask what is the best way to store the rolls after cooling? I’m planning on making them on a Sunday for an event on Tuesday, will they still taste and hold ok? Any advice would be appreciated!
Made these for my dad for Father’s Day! Cinnamon rolls are his favorite, and he said this is by far the best recipe I’ve ever made. These turned out absolutely delicious!! Mariam never disappoints:)
Absolutely incredible!! I’d never made cinnamon rolls from scratch before, but these tasted amazing. Perfectly fluffy with a gooey and delicious filling. I’m not a baker by any means, but the instructions were very clear and easy to follow. They were just as good reheated the next day as well. I had people asking for the recipe left and right!
The recipe was easy to follow and I had no complications. Everyone who tried them said they were the best cinnamon rolls they had ever tried, I recommend!
Hello! I was just wondering how you cut the cinnamon rolls with dental floss? I’ve watched a couple videos but i’m super confused. Also, would mint flavor affect the taste?
This is hands down the best cinnamon roll recipe I’ve ever found. Following the recipe & your tips I make the most delicious & perfect cinnamon rolls everytime! I’m in love with them & so are my friends & family. I was asked to make two batches of them for a family members birthday & I was curious to know if doubling the dough will change the proof/rest time & by how much? Also just if you had any tips on how I should go about doing this! I was initially just going to make two batches start to finish but I’m worried that might be harder? Thank you so so much!!!
Ive made this recipe numerous times and it is always a hit! Thank you so much Mariam! Thanks for sharing this with all of us 🙂
i have always loved maryam and her recipes and this was the first time i actually tried a recipe of hers and it was amazing !!
Like the rest of the comments say, this is truly the BEST cinnamon roll recipe. It tastes like a dream – like too good to be true! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
When I tell you these are the best cinnamon rolls you will ever have, I am NOT kidding. This was my first time making cinnamon rolls and ooof I don’t think I can ever go back to buying them. Such an easy to follow recipe and the results are out of this world. I’m pretty sure they must serve these in heaven because they’re THAT good LOL. Do yourself a favor and make these for yourself and loved ones! You won’t regret it!
every time i make cinnamon rolls it turns out not good (hard to eat, too sweet, too buttery…) but this time it was PERFECT
no words can express how much it was yummy. it is the BEST cinnamon roll recipe. and my family (as they are the testers of everything i bake) were so proud and very happy. thank you from the bottom of my heart 🤍
I just made these for my sister & I and they were so so good! I’m still new to baking , so far I’ve made your pull apart cheesy bread rolls, your homemade bagels & these, everything has been so amazing!
Wallahi, this is the absolute BEST cinnamon rolls recipe I’ve ever tried, and I’ve tried a lot! Definitely not going to use any others. And guess what! I used one egg instead of the egg and the egg yolk and they still turned out PERFECT! 10/10!
I make these every Christmas now ! They are so loved. Once I made them for in-laws and now I can’t come over without them. Will there be a cook book?
Ever since I found Mariyam’s recipes I haven’t been able to stop making her food!! Very detailed and has great flavor! I am not the best baker but her recipes has never failed me! 2nd time making cinnamon rolls and each time is perfection 💗 Thank you for sharing!
I absolutely adore the recipes on here, this one is definitely one of my favorites tho. Would definitely make these again.
Hi, Can I leave out the coffee creamer? Will that make a big difference in the icing?
Hi! I’m obsessed with every recipe you make legit made me fall in love with cooking because of you!! I just had a question – is there any substitute we can use instead of heavy cream like is milk okay as well? Or should I just stick to nothing if I don’t have heavy cream ?
I was hesitant to deviate from your old recipe because I didn’t think it could get better than that, but boy did you prove me wrong! This dough was so flawless, easy to work with, impossible to mess up, and everything came out perfectly! And of course, as before, your idea of putting coffee creamer in the icing is a game changer. Makes them pair perfectly with my morning coffee. 💖
Achieved the perfect cinnamon rolls with this recipe ~ only recipe I’ll ever use 🤍
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Took me about 4 times to get it right (errors on my part), but the fourth batch was super worth it!!! They were so soft and fluffy!!! I recommend kneading it by hand because when I used the machine it got quite dense.
I’m very upset with you because why didn’t you warm me that this recipe could possibly turn me into the ‘designated cinnamon roll person’ for Holidays! 😭
If you haven’t made this or is scared to, DONT BE! Just make it! Doesn’t matter of you’ve never naked a day in your life the instructions are so simple and clear and you’ll realize the power you can hold with these babies!
Simply the best cinnamon rolls and recipe! They’re not too sweet, they’re just perfect. Family favorite recipe!! THANK YOU!!