How to Make Easy Cinnamon Rolls - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cinnamon rolls are a classic sweet treat that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time you’re craving something deliciously indulgent. They are soft, gooey, and packed with warm, comforting flavors that are sure to please your taste buds. And the best part? They’re surprisingly easy to make at home!

With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can whip up a batch of homemade cinnamon rolls that are just as tasty as the ones you’d find in a bakery. This rec...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon water, or as needed
  • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ⅔ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 dash vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 cinnamon rolls

  • Gather all ingredients and lightly grease 2 round cake pans with butter.
  • Roll bread dough out to an 6x18-inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter.
  • Combine brown sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle over butter.
  • Roll dough into a log, starting at the long edge. Moisten edge with water and seal.
  • Cut log into 20 slices; arrange rolls, cut sides down, in prepared cake pans. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 90 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour heavy cream over dough.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl; drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls to serve.
  • Enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    157 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 144mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 29mg