Classic Cinnamon Rolls

Classic Cinnamon Rolls

Updated November 4, 2026

Soft cinnamon rolls swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with cream cheese frosting.

Cook time
1 hr 10 min
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Ingredients

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  • whole milk, warm
  • instant yeast
  • sugar
  • butter, softened
  • egg
  • salt
  • all-purpose flour
  • brown sugar
  • ground cinnamon
  • butter for filling, softened
  • cream cheese for frosting
  • powdered sugar
  • vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the dough
Make the dough
Fill and roll
Fill and roll
Rise and bake
Rise and bake
Make the frosting and serve
Make the frosting and serve

Tomorrow's Meal

Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding

Stale cinnamon rolls transformed into a decadent custard-soaked bread pudding with caramelized edges

You'll need to pick up:

Eggs (3-4)Whole milk or cream (1.5 cups)Vanilla extractBrown sugarButter for greasing

Quick overview:

  1. 1.Cube leftover cinnamon rolls into 1-inch pieces
  2. 2.Whisk together 3-4 eggs, 1.5 cups milk, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla
  3. 3.Layer roll cubes in buttered baking dish, pour custard mixture over, let soak 15 minutes
  4. 4.Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until golden and custard sets
  5. 5.Cool 10 minutes before serving warm with cream or ice cream

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