Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, gooey cinnamon roll that rivals the famous Cinnabon, without ever leaving your home! These mouthwatering rolls are so irresistible, they'll have your family racing to the kitchen the moment they catch a whiff of the sweet, buttery cinnamon aroma. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can transform ordinary refrigerated dough into a bakery-worthy treat that will make you feel like a professional pastry chef.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 rolls
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cinnamon rolls will bake evenly and rise beautifully.
- Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish by greasing it lightly with butter or non-stick cooking spray. This will prevent the rolls from sticking to the bottom of the dish.
- Open the two cans of refrigerated cinnamon roll dough. Carefully unroll the dough and separate the individual rolls. Set aside the icing packets that come with the rolls for later use.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well until you achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Take each cinnamon roll and flatten it slightly with your fingers or a rolling pin. This will make it easier to spread the cinnamon filling.
- Spread a generous layer of the cinnamon sugar mixture over each flattened roll, ensuring that the filling reaches the edges. Roll the dough back up tightly to form a roll.
- Place the filled cinnamon rolls into the prepared baking dish, arranging them in a single layer. Make sure they are close together but not overcrowded, as they will expand while baking.
- Cover the baking dish with a clean kitchen towel and let the rolls rise in a warm place for about 20 minutes. This step allows the dough to become fluffy and soft.
- After the rolls have risen, place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the icing. In a small mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Once the cinnamon rolls are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for about 5 minutes. This will make it easier to drizzle the icing without it melting away.
- Drizzle the prepared icing generously over the warm cinnamon rolls, allowing it to soak into the rolls for added sweetness.
- Serve the cinnamon rolls warm and enjoy their gooey, sweet, and cinnamon-spiced goodness!
Tips
- Keep your butter softened, not melted, for the perfect cinnamon filling consistency.
- Let the rolls rise in a warm, draft-free area to ensure maximum fluffiness.
- Don't overcrowd the baking dish - give the rolls some space to expand.
- For extra gooeyness, drizzle the icing while the rolls are still warm.
- If you want a more intense cinnamon flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to your filling mixture.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container and reheat briefly in the microwave for that fresh-baked taste.
- For a fancy touch, sprinkle some chopped nuts on top of the icing for added crunch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
