Easy Yummy Cinnamon Rolls

Easy Yummy Cinnamon Rolls

Soft swirly and topped with creamy glaze, these homemade cinnamon rolls are indulgent, fluffy, and perfect for any morning treat

Jump To Recipe

Easy Yummy Cinnamon Rolls

This easy cinnamon roll recipe shows you how to make soft, fluffy rolls from scratch using simple ingredients. It has a Caribbean touch by brushing the dough with evaporated milk, which adds richness and a golden color.

The rolls are filled with brown sugar and cinnamon, then topped with a smooth cream cheese glaze. They bake up soft, warm, and bakery style every time.

It’s a simple, beginner friendly recipe with no complicated steps just soft dough, sweet filling, and creamy glaze in every bite.

Then check out a few other favourites on the blog:

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • These cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and melt in your mouth with every bite.
  • The sweet cinnamon filling gives a warm and comforting homemade flavor.
  • The recipe is simple and easy to follow, even if you are new to baking.
  • Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sharing with family and friends.

Substitutions & Variations

  • You can use whole wheat flour instead of all purpose flour for a slightly denser but still soft texture.
  • Swap butter with margarine or plant based butter for a dairy free option.
  • Add raisins, chopped nuts, or a little nutmeg for extra flavor.

Serving Suggestions

  • Enjoy with a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
  • Add a light drizzle of icing or cream cheese glaze before serving.
  • Serve as breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Tips / Notes for Best Results

Follow these simple tips to get soft, fluffy, bakery style cinnamon rolls every time.

  • Use room temperature eggs: Cold eggs can slow yeast activity.
  • Milk should be warm, not hot: About 100–110°F.
  • Let dough rise in a warm place: Helps it double in size.
  • Add sugar to yeast: Helps activate it.
  • Lightly flour surface: Prevents sticking.

How to Reheat Cinnamon Rolls

  • Microwave: Wrap in damp paper towel, heat 10–15 seconds.
  • Oven: Cover with foil, reheat at 350°F for 10 minutes.
  • From frozen: Thaw overnight, then reheat.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I make cinnamon rolls ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare up to shaping, refrigerate overnight, then let rise before baking.

2. Can I freeze cinnamon rolls?

Yes. Freeze before or after baking for up to 1–2 months.

3. Why didn’t my cinnamon rolls rise?

Check yeast freshness, milk temperature, and proofing environment.

4. How do I keep them from drying out?

Avoid too much flour and overbaking. Store airtight.

5. Can I use instant yeast?

Yes, substitute 1:1 and skip proofing.

Easy Yummy Cinnamon Rolls

By Tiffany Boakye-Korsah
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

DOUGH:

  • - 2¼ tsp Red Star instant dry yeast
  • - ¼ cup granulated sugar + 1 tbsp (for proofing the yeast)
  • - 1 cup warm milk
  • - 3½ cups flour
  • - ½ tsp salt
  • - 2 eggs
  • - ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • - (I used a Caribbean market–bought essence, which is strong. If using a regular grocery￾store vanilla, I’d recommend ½ tsp as it’s more diluted.)
  • - 3 tbsp melted butter + 1 tbsp shortening (combined)
  • - 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • - 1 tbsp butter, for placing on dough*
  • - ¼ cup whole milk or evaporated milk, for brushing rolls*

FILLING:

  • - 8 tbsp butter
  • - 2 cups dark brown sugar
  • - 7 tsp ground cinnamon

CREAM CHEESE GLAZE:

  • - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
  • - 4 oz cream cheese
  • - 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • - 3 tbsp milk
  • - ¼ tsp vanilla essence

Instructions

Activate the yeast by mixing it with sugar and lukewarm milk, and let it sit for 10–15 minutes. In a mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt, then add whisked eggs and vanilla. Pour in melted butter and shortening, add the yeast, and mix well. Beat on medium speed for about 3 minutes. Transfer the dough to a floured surface, knead gently until soft, then place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour.

In a bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together until everything is well combined.

Mix butter and cream cheese until smooth, then slowly add powdered sugar while mixing. Add milk and vanilla, and keep mixing until you get the consistency you like.

Once the dough has risen, place it on a floured surface and roll it into a ½-inch thick rectangle. Spread softened butter over it, then add the filling evenly, repeating to create a nice thick layer. Roll the dough tightly and cut it into 12 equal pieces. Place the rolls on a greased baking tray and lightly sprinkle evaporated milk on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 15 minutes until golden brown, then take them out and pour the glaze over the rolls.

Notes

If you love Cinnabon rolls then you will absolutely love this recipe. The rolls are so soft and delicious

NUTRITION FACTS:
- Calories: ~286 kcal
- Fat: ~10 g
- Sugar: ~19 g
- Protein: ~5 g
- Carbohydrates: ~44 g
Tags:

Comments
See all articles in Recipes

0 comments

Leave a comment

Please note, comments need to be approved before they are published.