Copy Cat CinnaBon Recipe (2024)

I can’t think of many things that make your house smell as amazing as homemade cinnamon rolls. This Copy Cat CinnaBon Recipe is no exception! The house will smell heavenly when you bake these!

These are just beautiful rolls that melt in your mouth and warm you from the inside out!
Whilehomemaderolls take a little time, they are worth every single second. Don’t skimp out on the frosting because… it is amazing! Seriously… it’s the best!

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These taste exactly like the cinnamon rolls I love to get at the mall! I’ve made them so many times and they turn out soft and perfectly every time!

Mmmm…. perfect for breakfast or dessert… or snack. Ok, makes a good brunch too, and I’m not saying I’ve never eaten them for dinner… but I’m not saying I have either.

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Items you’ll need for this recipe:

* Active Dry Yeast * Cinnamon * Vanilla Extract *

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Copy Cat Cinna*Bon Recipe! Delicious Cinnamon Rolls at Home! I can’t think of many things that make your house smell as amazing as homemade cinnamon rolls. This Copy Cat CinnaBon recipe is no exception! Your house will smell heavenly when you bake these!

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Prep Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 35 minutes minutes

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Servings 12 rolls

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Author Holly Nilsson

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • cup butter room temperature
  • 4 - 4 ¼ cups bread flour (plus extra for rolling)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 package active dry yeast

Filling

  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • cup butter softened

Frosting

  • 4 ounce cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Combine 2 cups of the flour and yeast in a large mixing bowl. In a saucepan, combine milk, butter, sugar, and salt over medium heat until temperature reaches 120 to 130°F (butter will be almost melted).

    Add milk mixture to flour mixture along with eggs and mix with an electric mixer on low for 30 seconds.

    Stir in as much of the flour as you can. (see note below for bread machine)

  • Place dough a floured surface and knead in as much of the remaining flour as possible. Continue to knead the dough until it is very smooth and elastic (this will take about 5-10 minutes).

    Cover dough with oil or cooking spray and plastic wrap. Let rest covered for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon and set aside.

  • Roll the dough into a 18x21-inch rectangle. Spread ⅓ cup butter on the dough and top with the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.

  • Starting with the long side, roll up dough so you have an 21" log.

    Cut into 12 even rolls.

    Grease a 9x13 pan and place the rolls in the pan.

    Cover with plastic wrap and a tea towel or kitchen towel and let rise until nearly doubled, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F.

  • Bake rolls on the center rack about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

  • While the rolls are baking, combine cream cheese, ¼ cup butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract and salt with a mixer until fluffy.

  • Allow rolls to cool for about 10-15 minutes and spread frosting on warms rolls.

Notes

The dough can be prepared in a bread machine. Combine dough ingredients in the order specified by your bread machine. Set on dough cycle. Let dough rest for 10 minutes once completed and continue with recipe as above.

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 495 | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 0.8mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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FAQs

What is the secret ingredient in Cinnabon? ›

Cinnabon's Secret Ingredient

This special Indonesian cinnamon, called Makara, is trademarked by Cinnabon. And because of that trademark, you won't find this product in your local grocery store spice aisle.

What are the ingredients in Cinnabon? ›

INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, PALM AND SOYBEAN OIL, DEXTROSE, MARGARINE (PALM AND SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, WHEY, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], BETA CAROTENE [COLOR], ...

Should cinnamon roll dough pass window pane test? ›

The dough must be thin enough to pass light through it. If it is obtained without any tear, then your dough is properly kneaded. If your dough breaks easily, keep kneading and repeat the test again in a few minutes.

What is Cinnabon frosting made of? ›

Cinnabon frosting recipe ingredients

Cream cheese. Margarine – you can use butter if you prefer. Powdered sugar. Lemon juice.

What is the most unhealthy Cinnabon? ›

Cinnabon is known for the enticing aroma and gooey sweetness of their signature cinnamon rolls. Classic Cinnabon cinnamon rolls are large and dense, rich in fat and carbs and contain 880 calories each (15). But these are not even the most unhealthy item on the menu. That honor is reserved for the Caramel Pecanbon.

Why are cinnabons so unhealthy? ›

Cinnabon's Classic Roll, which is probably the treat that people associate most with the popular chain, has a whopping 880 calories. Even more shocking is that this tasty dessert is also packed with 1150 milligrams of sodium, 37 grams of fat (16 grams saturated), 129 grams of carbs, and 61 grams of sugar!

What happens if dough doesn't pass windowpane test? ›

If you're worried that you've left it to ferment too long — say, your sourdough has been in the fridge for three days — do the windowpane test just before shaping. If it doesn't pass, your best bet is to make flatbread!

What if my dough doesnt pass the windowpane test? ›

When you under-knead bread or pizza dough, the dough will not pass the windowpane test. This will cause the final product to not turn out with the texture that you are looking for. You will know when the gluten is fully developed by stretching a small amount of dough between your fingers without it tearing.

What type of cinnamon does Cinnabon use? ›

Cinnabon's creators set out to find the most flavorful and aromatic cinnamon possible, and settled on "Korintje" or "Makara," a variety that can only be harvested from cassia trees in the mountains of Indonesia. It's considered the gold standard of the spice.

Does Cinnabon use real butter? ›

For the filling, Cinnabon uses margarine instead of butter because margarine has a lower melting point than butter so it should make the rolls gooey-saucy-melty. Let's face the fact that most people have butter on hand more than margarine so I don't think you need to go out and get some just for today's rolls.

Is Cinnabon baked or fried? ›

Cinnabon® Classic Roll

Our world-famous cinnamon roll is made with a combination of warm dough, legendary Makara cinnamon, and signature cream cheese for a freshly baked, irresistible sweet treat.

Why does Cinnabon taste different? ›

Unlike the common cinnamon varieties found in grocery stores, Cinnabon sources a special cinnamon called Makara. This unique cinnamon comes from the mountains of Indonesia and is known for its rich, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor profile.

Can I buy Cinnabon Makara cinnamon? ›

Where Can You Buy It? Although Makara cinnamon is grown in Sri Lanka, you can purchase it online or at some specialty spice stores. If you want to make Cinnabon-style cinnamon rolls at home, you'll need Makara cinnamon as it's the key ingredient in their secret recipe. You can find Makara cinnamon on Amazon.

What is Cinnabon Flavour? ›

Cinnabon® Classic Roll

That superior flavor and unmistakable, far-reaching aroma comes from Makara® Cinnamon, which originates in the mountains of West Sumatra, Indonesia. Combined with our smooth, tender dough and fluffy signature frosting, this isn't your average cinnamon roll.

Why is Cinnabon blue? ›

Currently, Cinnamon Bun wears a cone with fire sprouting from the top and has blue skin due to a spell protecting him from the Fire Kingdom's heat. He either carries a staff with a fire on top or a lance.

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