Print

Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls (Like Cinnabon) Recipe

Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls (Like Cinnabon) Recipe
Print Recipe

★★★★★

5.1 from 15 reviews

These Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling, topped with a luscious cream cheese icing. Inspired by the famous Cinnabon recipe, they are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch treat that will delight family and friends with every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough

  • 1 ½ cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) instant dry yeast
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 5 ¼ – 5 ¾ cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt (6 grams)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Filling

  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, semi-melted
  • 1 ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Topping

  • ½ cup heavy cream

Icing

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook, combine warm milk, yeast, sugar, 5 ¼ cups flour, salt, eggs, and softened butter. Knead on medium-low speed for about 5 minutes until the dough is soft and slightly tacky. Add more flour if needed but do not exceed 5 ¾ cups. If mixing by hand, knead for 10 minutes.
  2. First rise: Transfer dough to a large greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and place in a warm environment (about 100°F) for 45 minutes to 1 hour until doubled in size.
  3. Prepare filling: In a bowl, mix the semi-melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
  4. Shape the rolls: Punch down the risen dough and roll out on a lightly floured surface into a 14×20 inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, then roll tightly from the short end into a log.
  5. Cut rolls: Slice the log into 8 equal pieces and place them evenly into a greased 13×9 inch baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap.
  6. Second rise and bake: Let the rolls rise while preheating oven to 350°F. Once risen and oven is hot, remove plastic wrap, pour heavy cream evenly over the tops, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Make icing: Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese and softened butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then gradually add milk or heavy cream until the desired consistency is reached.
  8. Serve: Spread the cream cheese icing over the cinnamon rolls while they are still warm. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • If using active dry yeast instead of instant yeast, proof the yeast in warm milk and sugar before adding to other ingredients.
  • Measure flour correctly by spooning it into the cup and leveling off to avoid dense dough.
  • Dough should remain soft and slightly tacky but not sticky; adjust flour quantity carefully.
  • Rising times may vary depending on ambient temperature; use the oven warming method if your kitchen is cool.
  • For thicker icing, use less milk; for thinner, add more cream or milk gradually.

Nutrition

Keywords: jumbo cinnamon rolls, Cinnabon style, cinnamon roll recipe, cream cheese icing, sweet breakfast rolls

Find it online: https://kitchenbyrita.com/jumbo-cinnamon-rolls-like-cinnabon-recipe/