The Best Yeast Cinnamon Rolls
Easy homemade yeast cinnamon rolls
These are truly the best homemade yeast cinnamon rolls. They’re perfectly ooey and gooey and made with delicious frosting. These cinnamon rolls are perfect for breakfast or simply just for a special treat. Read along below for the recipe and some tips on making the best yeast cinnamon rolls!
I always love making cinnamon rolls for breakfast on holidays. It’s a simple yet delicious breakfast that almost anyone will love.
One childhood memory that will always stick with me is my mom making premade cinnamon rolls from the grocery store and me and my sisters eating them while watching are favorite shows. Anytime I eat cinnamon rolls I’m reminded of those memories. Something I will forever cherish.
Ingredients for Yeast Cinnamon Rolls
Dough Ingredients:
- Warm Water (110℉)
- Active Dry Yeast
- Granulated Sugar
- Salt
- Egg
- Melted Unsalted Butter
- All-Purpose Flour
Filling Ingredients:
- Unsalted Melted Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Turbinado Cane Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
frosting ingredients:
- Unsalted Softened Butter
- Cream Cheese
- Vanilla
- Whole Milk
- Powdered Sugar
How to Make Ooey and Gooey Cinnamon Rolls
Step by step instuctions:
STEP ONE PREPARE THE DOUGH:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer mix together warm water and yeast. Once the yeast is dissolved stir in the sugar. Mix well. On a low-speed mix in the melted butter and egg.
- Add in the salt and flour one cup at a time on a low speed until the dough is formed. On low speed knead the dough for five minutes.
- Cover the bowl of dough and put in a warm spot. Let rise for one hour.
STEP TWO PREPARE THE FILLING:
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and brush the melted butter on the dough. Spread the brown sugar filling over the top of the melted butter.
- Gently but tightly roll the dough up. Cut the rolls about 1/2 inch thick. You can use floss to cut the rolls or gently use a knife.
- Place the rolls in baking dish 1-2 inches apart and cover. Put in a warm spot and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake the rolls at 350 degrees for 13-15 minutes. Make sure to keep an eye on the oven. All ovens cook differently. You should remove the cinnamon rolls when the top is slightly brown.
STEP THREE MAKE AND FROST THE CINNAMON ROLLS:
- In the bowl of a hand or stand mixer add in softened butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar. Mix on low speed until combined. Slowly add in the milk and salt. (If the frosting is too thin add more powdered sugar. If it’s too thick add in more milk.)
- Frost the cinnamon rolls when warm or wait until they are cooled. The cinnamon rolls taste AMAZING either way. It’s just what you prefer.
These Cinnamon rolls are perfectly soft and gooey. Made with a yummy frosting. Make these cinnamon rolls for a special event, breakfast, or simply just because. They will be a new family favorite in your home!
Why You Will Love These Yeast Cinnamon Rolls
Are these yeast cinnamon rolls really the best? YES! I’m telling you these really are the best yeast cinnamon rolls, I’ve ever had. Here is why you will love these cinnamon rolls.
- Ooey and Gooey: These cinnamon rolls are made with yeast allowing them to come out fluffy and perfectly ooey and gooey every time.
- Staple Ingredients: Easily make these cinnamon rolls without having to make an extra trip to the store. They require simple ingredients that you more than likely already have in your pantry and fridge! No extra hassle with this recipe!
- Family Tradition: Making cinnamon rolls around here is a family tradition for most holidays. This will be a family favorite for breakfast time around the holidays.
- Easily Customizable: There are so many options when it comes to these cinnamon rolls. Easily swap out the flour in this recipe for all-purpose gluten free flour and now you have gluten free cinnamon rolls. There are so many flavor options to choose from when it comes to making these cinnamon rolls. Make them to best fit your taste! There are some spice swaps down below!
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Customize your Cinnamon Rolls
Add Spices- One of my favorite things to do is to add different spices to my cinnamon rolls. Change up the flavor for the time of year of simply just because. You can add nutmeg, pumpkin spice, ginger, orange zest or even ginger. There are so many options!
Make Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls- Swap out the flour with all-purpose gluten free flour. You will need to let the rolls rise for longer. (First rise one hour and thirty minutes. Second rise one hour).
Add In Fruit- Make these cinnamon rolls during the spring and summer time with your favorite berries! Add in blueberries, strawberries, or even some lemon zest!
The cinnamon roll frosting is so good you’ll want to dip your fingers right in the bowl. (It’s okay if you do). If you like extra frosting, make sure to double up on the recipe!
The Best Yeast Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 Cups Warm Water
- 1 Package Dry Active Yeast 1/4 oz package
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/4 Cup Melted Butter Unsalted
- 5 1/2 Cups All-purpose Flour
Filling
- 5 Tablespoons Melted Butter Unsalted
- 1 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Turbinado Cane Sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
Frosting
- 1/2 Cup Butter Softened, Unsalted
- 1 Tablespoon Vanila
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Cup Whole Milk
- 4 Tablespoons Cream Cheese Softened
- 4 Cups Powdered Sugar
Instructions
Cinnamon Rolls Dough Instructions
- Mix the warm water and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer. Once the yeast is dissolved pour in the sugar and mix well. On low-speed mix in melted butter and the egg until well combined.
- On low speed add in salt and flour one cup at a time until a dough like consistency has formed.
- Cover the bowl with a towel and place in a warm area and let rise for 1 hour. TIP: If the dough isn't rising it's not in a warm enough spot. You can always place in a turned off oven to help with the rise.
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- Place dough on a floured counter. Sprinkle flour on top of dough and roll out the dough.
- Melt 5 tablespoons of butter and brush it onto the dough. Spread the brown sugar filling over the top of the butter dough. TIP: You can always make more brown sugar filling if you feel you need it. I usually have 1 cm of filling on top of my dough.
- Gently but tightly roll the dough up. Cut the rolls about 1/2 inch thick. You can use floss to cut the rolls or gently use a knife.
- Place the rolls in baking dish 1-2 inches apart and cover. Put in a warm spot and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake the rolls for 13-15 minutes. The outside of the rolls should be slightly brown. TIP: Keep an eye on the oven all ovens cook differently. Remove the rolls when the tops are slightly brown. If the middle of the rolls aren't finished cooking, they will continue to cook after removing from the oven. There is no need to be worried about under baking.
Cinnamon Roll Frosting
- In the bowl of a hand or stand mixer add in softened butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar. Mix on low speed until combined.
- Slowly mix in the milk, vanilla, and salt.
- Add in more milk or powdered sugar depending on how you want the consistacy to be. If the frosting is too thin add more powdered sugar. If it's too thick add in more milk.
- Frost the cinnamon rolls when warm or wait until they are cooled. (I prefer frosting when they're warm)
I’m so excited for you guys to try this cinnamon roll recipe out. These rolls are so dang good! Let me know if you make them and make sure to come back and give this recipe a rating. Tag me in your photos on social media!! I would love to see photos of how your cinnamon rolls turned out.
Questions for you!
- Cream cheese or buttercream frosting?
- What is your families holiday breakfast tradition?
- Have you ever made homemade cinnamon rolls?
