How to Make Delicious Homemade Cinnamon Rolls: The Ultimate Cozy Treat

By Daily Recipes - décembre 11, 2025

There’s something almost magical about the aroma of cinnamon rolls baking in the oven. It fills your kitchen with warmth, sweetness, and a promise of comfort. Whether you’re baking for a weekend brunch, a special occasion, or just because you deserve a little indulgence, homemade cinnamon rolls are always the right answer.

Forget the store-bought versions—these homemade rolls are soft, fluffy, loaded with gooey cinnamon sugar filling, and topped with dreamy cream cheese frosting. Once you make them from scratch, you’ll never look back.

🧁 Why Homemade Is Better

Store-bought cinnamon rolls are convenient, but nothing beats the texture and flavor of rolls made with love from your own kitchen. When you bake them yourself, you get:

Soft, pillowy dough made fresh
Real butter and cinnamon sugar filling
Thick, luscious frosting that melts right in
That unbeatable smell of fresh rolls coming out of the oven

🍞 Ingredients for the Dough:

1 cup warm milk (110°F)
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)

🍯 Ingredients for the Filling:

2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened

🧊 Ingredients for the Frosting:

4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)

👩‍🍳 How to Make Them:

1. Make the Dough

In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Stir in sugar, eggs, melted butter, and salt.
Gradually add flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead by hand or with a mixer for 5–7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

2. Roll & Fill

On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle about 16×12 inches.
Spread softened butter evenly over the dough.
Mix brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the butter.

3. Roll Up & Cut

Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log.
Slice into 12 even rolls and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.

4. Bake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

5. Frost

Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a little milk until smooth.
Spread the frosting over warm cinnamon rolls and let it melt into every swirl.

🌟 Tips for Cinnamon Roll Success:

Don’t skip the second rise—it gives the rolls their signature fluffiness.
If prepping ahead, refrigerate unbaked rolls overnight and let rise in the morning before baking.
For extra gooeyness, pour a little heavy cream over the rolls before baking.

🎉 A Sweet Finish

These homemade cinnamon rolls aren’t just a treat—they’re an experience. A pan of these fresh out of the oven will turn any ordinary morning into something special. They’re perfect for sharing with loved ones… or savoring all by yourself with a hot cup of coffee.

So roll up your sleeves and let the sweet magic begin. One bite and you’ll see why homemade is always worth it.

👉 Tag a friend who loves cinnamon rolls and share this recipe—they’ll thank you later!

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