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Cinnabon Copycat Recipe

This delicious Cinnabon Copycat Recipe brings the warmth of cinnamon rolls right to your kitchen, featuring soft dough, buttery cinnamon filling, and a luscious cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 1/2 cup whole milk warmed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
Filling
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking dish
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Plastic wrap
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast, letting it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Spread the softened butter over the rolled-out dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top.
  8. Starting from one end, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Slice into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
  9. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25 minutes until golden brown.
  11. While the rolls are baking, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
  12. Once the rolls have cooled for about 10 minutes, generously spread the frosting on top.

Notes

For extra gooey rolls, place a small dish of water in the oven while baking.