Cinnamon Rolls (Cinnabon Style)

Cinnamon rolls trace their origins back to Sweden, where the first cinnamon bun was introduced in the 1920s. This sweet pastry has since become an essential part of Swedish culture.

Cinnabon-style cinnamon rolls are known for their soft, fluffy texture and rich cinnamon-sugar filling, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.

Perfect for serving guests or enjoying with a cup of coffee, this Nadormagazine recipe brings bakery-style goodness right to your home.

⏱️ Cooking Time

60 minutes

👩‍🍳 Serves

5 people

Ingredients

For the Filling

• Butter: ½ cup (soft, unsalted)

• Brown sugar: 1 cup

• Ground cinnamon: 2 tablespoons

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

• Cream cheese: ½ cup (soft)

• Butter: ¼ cup (unsalted, soft)

• Powdered sugar: 1 cup

• Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon

• Milk: 2 tablespoons

For the Dough

• Warm milk: 1 cup

• Instant yeast: 2 teaspoons

• White sugar: ¼ cup

• Egg: 1 large

• Butter: ¼ cup (melted and cooled, unsalted)

• All-purpose flour: 3 cups

• Salt: ½ teaspoon

Instructions

1. Activate the yeast:
   In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until the yeast becomes frothy.

2. Make the dough:
   Add the egg, melted butter, flour, and salt. Knead using a stand mixer (or by hand) until you have a smooth, elastic dough.

3. First rise:
   Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours, or until it doubles in size.

4. Shape the rolls:
   On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle about 1 cm thick.

5. Add the filling:
   Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
   Spread the soft butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.

6. Roll and slice:
   Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Slice into 12 equal pieces.

7. Second rise:
   Place the rolls in a baking pan lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each.
   Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.

8. Bake:
   Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
   Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.

9. Prepare the frosting:
   In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
   Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk, and mix until the frosting is creamy.

10. Finish and serve:
    Pour the frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls straight out of the oven.
    Serve immediately and enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth sweetness!