This Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Recipe is beyond delicious, especially when smothered in frosting! This 1-hour Cinnabon recipe tastes just like the original and come together in a snap!
Reposting this recipe because everyone needs an amazing cinnamon roll recipe in their life!! Original recipe posted 12/23/14.
In case you need a crazy-delicious {and seriously so fast} cinnamon roll recipe, I’ve got you covered.
Cue this music.
If you are freaking out over getting everything done/everything bought/everything wrapped, odds are Christmas morning breakfast is not something you’re going to be thinking about….until 11:59pm Christmas Eve. {This was totally me last year, btw}
WELL. I decided to take matters into my own hands, tweak my original cinnabon cinnamon roll recipe and post a 1-hour version that is *nearly* as fabulous.
Obviously, there is a slight difference, but not much.
Also, it’s really hard to go wrong with sugar, cinnamon and bread products.
Just sayin’.
This recipe goes so quickly and works so wonderfully because I use super-fast acting yeast and lots of it.
I also cut these rolls a little thinner than the original cinnabons so the centers cook as evenly as the edges and the entire thing puffs up evenly.
The same frosting recipe is used and nearly everything stayed the same within the context of the dough as well.
Sooooo, yeah. Basically, I’ve got this roll recipe for you to use and enjoy….just in time for Christmas 🙂
Yay!
PS- Christmas is in mere DAYS. Omg.
Excuse me whilst I go lick my screen.
Hello, lover.
Swoon is my middle name.
Anyways, this will be my last post until AFTER Christmas so don’t be alarmed if you don’t hear from me until Friday or Saturday.
Have a wonderful holiday!
xoxo-Lauren
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These cinnamon rolls are based off of my original cinnabon recipe. If you have a little extra time on your hands, give the originals a whirl. If not, these are GREAT!
You can cut these rolls to be thin or thick. Either is tasty; you’ll just have to cook the bigger ones longer.
My stand mixer is perfect for recipes like this. Use the dough hook attachment and don’t forget: a little stickiness on the dough is ok!! Don’t add *too much* flour.
I love my Roulpat for pie crusts, biscuits, cookie dough and cinnamon roll dough too! It’s like the cousin of the Silpat. A silicone mat meant for doughs, not baking in the oven. It works amazingly well 🙂 I’ve been converted for a few years now and won’t go back. YOU CAN’T MAKE ME!
If you happen to have one of these on hand, it makes whipping the cream cheese frosting together a cinch! Seriously, if you have one, give it a try!!
1-Hour Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
This 1-hour Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Recipe is beyond delicious, especially when smothered in frosting! Tastes just like the original too!
Ingredients
- for the dough-
- 1 cup warm milk
- 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast {use the fast acting kind!}
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 4-4 1/2 cups all purpose unbleached flour
- for the filling-
- 1/3 cup softened salted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- for the frosting-
- 2 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/4 cup softened salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
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Making the Dough- In a large liquid measuring cup, stir warm milk, yeast and 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar together to dissolve. Stir and proof 5 minutes. Into the bowl of a stand mixer, measure out 3 cups of flour, the remaining sugar and salt. Once yeast mixture looks bubbly and frothy, pour into stand mixer with dry ingredients. Start to stir on low. Add in the egg and the oil. Scrape edges of bowl to stir flour in evenly. Knead 5 minutes on low. If dough seems a bit sticky, stir in 2 tablespoons of flour at a time until it starts pulling away from the bowl. {You still want it to be tacky, but not sticky enough to stick to your hands!} Rest dough 5 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with silicone baking mat or parchment paper, spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
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Sprinkle counter with flour and roll dough to be about 18x24. Spread with softened butter over dough, being sure to go right to the edges leaving a 1-inch strip untouched on one of the longer sides of dough. Dump brown sugar and cinnamon mixture onto the middle of the dough and spread with your hands, creating an even layer over top of the butter, still leaving that 1-inch strip of dough untouched. If you have any filling that falls off the sides of the dough, use a bench scraper to replace. Lightly press the sugar mixture into the butter using a rolling pin. Roll the dough up into a tight log, finishing with the plain dough on the bottom to seal the entire thing together. Cut off the uneven ends to even out the log. Slice your rolls into 1 1/2 inch rounds and place on prepared pan. Bake about 20 minutes or until tops start to brown lightly.
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For the Frosting- While the rolls are baking, whip cream cheese and butter together. Stir in vanilla, corn syrup and lemon juice. Scrape sides and mix again. Pour in powdered sugar and stir slowly until it starts to incorporate. Then mix on high for 5 minutes or until frosting starts to lighten in color. Scrape sides and mix again briefly. Once rolls have been removed from the oven, frost using half the amount made. Then after they have cooled a few more minutes, frost again with remaining frosting. The first frosting will melt down into the rolls and the second layer should stay put. Serve warm.
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Pauline says
May 25, 2017 at 3:42 amThink I will stick with pilsbury. Less than an hour and yummy. They come out perfect every time.
Carrie Hodges says
June 4, 2017 at 11:09 amYummy
Hannah Kinney says
June 13, 2017 at 6:21 amCan’t wait to try this recipe!!!
Elizabeth says
June 13, 2017 at 6:28 amI want to make these! They look easy and so yummy!!
Nathan Burkholder says
June 13, 2017 at 6:40 amMy fiancé follows your posts and makes your recipes all of the time. These cinnamon rolls are just one of my favorite recipes that she has tried of yours!
Anna says
June 13, 2017 at 6:40 amThese look so yummy! Can’t wait to try them!
Erin Raatjes says
June 13, 2017 at 6:52 amThese make me SO hungry for cinnamon rolls! Or ice cream….. or….. let’s face it… anything… 🙂
Kelster says
June 13, 2017 at 7:03 amCraving cinnamon rolls today. Looks like one hour rolls will be on the menu.
Emily says
June 13, 2017 at 7:15 amI just made these a few weeks ago and the whole family was in heaven! Thank you for sharing your talents with the world – my pregnant belly appreciates it!!!
Heather Walker says
June 13, 2017 at 7:42 amI can’t wait to try this recipe! I have been looking for a good cinnamon roll recipe! Lauren – your recipes rock! So easy to follow and have normal ingredients! I love following you and your adorable little family!
Danielle says
June 13, 2017 at 8:33 amI need to make these soon!
Casey says
June 13, 2017 at 9:30 amThese cinnamon buns look amazing and I’ve been looking for a recipe that doesn’t take forever to make!! Can’t wait to try these out!!!
Amy Heinle says
June 13, 2017 at 10:14 amThese look so yummy..I think I gained five pounds just looking at them!
Elisa E. says
June 13, 2017 at 10:20 amLove cinnamon cinnamon rolls! Will have to try these!!
Julie Giles says
June 13, 2017 at 11:01 amThese look delicious!! Perfect for Father’s Day this weekend I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Jenn Pace says
June 13, 2017 at 11:07 amThese look amazing! I’ll definitely be filing this one away for our weekend breakfasts!
Steve says
June 13, 2017 at 11:19 amLooking forward to trying this recipe for a ‘sweet-tooth satisfied in a pinch’ moment. 🙂
Autumn Vigil says
June 13, 2017 at 11:20 amLove cinnamon rolls but don’t love how long they take to make. Will definitely be trying these out!
Amber Dembkowski says
June 13, 2017 at 12:04 pmI love this recipe so much! When I want cinnamon rolls I don’t enjoy a long waiting process and one day while searching I found this recipe and it’s now my go to. Thanks for sharing it!
Miranda says
June 13, 2017 at 12:35 pmI have been meaning to try this recipe out! Looks so good, it’s a rainy day in Alberta, Canada and seems like a good baking day! Can’t wait to try these!
Gretchen says
June 13, 2017 at 1:07 pmThese look delicious I can’t wait to try them!
Katie Gallagher says
June 13, 2017 at 1:16 pmI cannot wait to try these this weekend! ????
Katie Gallagher says
June 13, 2017 at 1:22 pmCan’t wait to try these this weekend! ????
Lisa Hicks says
June 13, 2017 at 2:32 pmThese look so good!!
Carolyn Cheeseman says
June 13, 2017 at 2:59 pmThese look so amazing!!
Kim says
June 13, 2017 at 3:03 pmYumm! Perfect for the mornings that you don’t have several hours to make these!!!
Emilis Albin says
June 13, 2017 at 4:29 pmThese are the best cinnamon rolls! We make them often:) Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!
Erin H says
June 13, 2017 at 6:24 pmCan’t wait to try them. They look delicious!!!
Melody Neudorf says
June 13, 2017 at 7:08 pmI can’t wait to try these! Mm cinnamon rolls!
Elsie indenbosch says
June 13, 2017 at 9:31 pmI love your original Cinnabon recipe – going to try this one out and hopefully it’ll be my new “go to” recipe!
Victoria Schimming says
June 13, 2017 at 9:46 pmI haven’t made these in a while! They are one of my husbands favorites and he will be getting back from training here this week!
Amanda says
June 14, 2017 at 5:23 amWe love cinnamon rolls at our house. I think these would be perfect to try for Father’s Day on Sunday!
Kristin says
June 14, 2017 at 7:04 amYour cinnamon rolls are the only reason I buy yeast! Can’t wait to try this quick version, maybe for a special Fathers Day breakfast.
Morgan Wuergler says
June 14, 2017 at 9:59 amLove cinnamon rolls but dislike the time it takes to make them. I love that these only take 1 hour! Thank you!!
Lauren says
June 14, 2017 at 12:21 pmI can’t wait to try these this weekend.
Patti says
June 14, 2017 at 2:18 pmI love making cinnamon rolls for my family. Homemade rolls are the best and I can’t wait to try these!
Madeline says
June 14, 2017 at 2:30 pmOh my gosh…one hour cinnamon rolls?!? This post is DANGEROUS. must try this weekend!!
Laura says
June 14, 2017 at 4:38 pmMaking these tomorrow morning with my son! They look amazing ????
Ellie P says
June 14, 2017 at 6:52 pmThese are soooo good!!! The family totally approved!
Rebecca Pickett says
June 17, 2017 at 7:41 amMay I prepare these the night before and bake the next morning?
Trilby C. says
June 17, 2017 at 8:50 amOhhhhhh my heavens, we are dying to try this recipe! My poor, poor children have never eaten a Cinnabon cinnamon roll (we live in rural Utah, and don’t get to the “big city” very often) – so I’d love to treat them with something that tastes like the real thing!! And let’s face it – we just love cinnamon rolls.
Liz Anderson says
June 18, 2017 at 8:41 pmI need these in my life! My mouth is watering just looking at them!
Kimberly C says
June 18, 2017 at 9:47 pmI have been looking for a cinnamon roll recipe that is quick and easy and these sound perfect!! They look delicious as well!!
Rebecca Smith says
June 19, 2017 at 2:15 amThanks for posting just in time for Father’s Day! They were a hit!
Sue Ginter says
June 19, 2017 at 6:06 amCan’t wait to try these!
Gwen says
July 22, 2017 at 9:44 amThese look amazing! Thanks so much. I’m looking forward to trying them.
Peg says
July 23, 2017 at 6:05 amThese turned out great. The dough was great to handle. I will definitely make these again!!
Anna says
July 26, 2017 at 12:28 pmI own a bakery and thought I’d try these – anything to save time. I was very suspicious with no proofing required. And just as I suspected, they were heavy as lead and tasted terrible. Inedible, in fact. As another commenter said, you can’t rush perfection and this recipe is just leading you on. Blek.
phyllis warmack says
July 28, 2017 at 2:06 pmenjoy
Darlene says
July 29, 2017 at 6:37 pmCan u use quick rise yeast?