Original Soft Cinnabon Recipe

Learn with us in Nadormagazine how to make the perfect soft and fluffy Cinnabon rolls.

Enjoy the warm aroma of cinnamon and brown sugar filling your kitchen, and savor the tender, cloud-like texture topped with rich, creamy frosting.

This Western dessert recipe guarantees rolls that are just as soft and delicious as the ones from cafés and bakeries!

⏱ Cooking Time

120 minutes

🍽 Serves

6 people

🧁 Ingredients

For the Filling:

• Brown sugar: 1 cup

• Ground cinnamon: 3 tablespoons

• Unsalted butter: ¼ cup (softened)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• Cream cheese: 200 g

• Unsalted butter: ½ cup (softened)

• Powdered sugar: 2 cups

• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon

• Milk: 3 tablespoons (or as needed for consistency)

For the Dough:

• All-purpose flour: 4 cups

• Sugar: ½ cup

• Salt: ½ teaspoon

• Warm milk: 1½ cups

• Unsalted butter: ½ cup (melted)

• Egg: 1 large (at room temperature)

• Instant yeast: 1 tablespoon

👩‍🍳 How to Prepare the Original Soft Cinnabon

1. In a large bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, indicating the yeast is active.

2. Add the egg, melted butter, and salt, then mix well.

3. Gradually add the flour, kneading by hand or using a stand mixer on low speed for about 5–7 minutes, until the dough becomes soft, smooth, and slightly elastic.

4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).

5. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.

6. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle about ½ cm thick. Spread soft butter evenly over the surface.

7. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top.

8. Roll the dough tightly into a long log, then cut into 12 equal pieces using a sharp knife or dental floss.

9. Arrange the rolls in a greased baking pan, close together but not overlapping. Cover and let them rest for another 30 minutes.

10. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

11. Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.

12. Meanwhile, make the cream cheese frosting: beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, add powdered sugar and vanilla, then gradually add milk until you get the desired creamy consistency.

13. Pour the frosting over the warm rolls immediately after baking.

14. Let the rolls absorb the topping, then serve warm or at room temperature.

✨ Tip:

For an extra indulgent flavor, drizzle a bit more cream cheese frosting right before serving — it keeps the rolls moist and irresistibly rich!