I filmed this cozy cinnamon roll tutorial at home — and yes, I’m wearing one of my favorite Nuggles pieces while baking. You can find the exact top I’m wearing here → [Shop this look from Nuggles]
These homemade cinnamon rolls are one of our family’s favorite sweet treats. The dough is easy to make, soft, and fluffy, and works perfectly in either a bread machine or a stand mixer.
This recipe creates tender rolls with a simple cinnamon filling and a light, fluffy homemade frosting.
Cinnamon Roll Dough Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
-
1 cup warm water
-
3 tablespoons olive oil
-
1 egg
-
3 cups all-purpose flour
-
¼ cup sugar
-
1 teaspoon salt
-
2½ teaspoons yeast
How to Make the Dough
Bread Maker Method
Add all ingredients to your bread maker and run the dough cycle.
Stand Mixer Method
Add all ingredients to a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
Mix for about 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic and passes the windowpane test.
First Rise
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and allow it to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Rolling and Shaping the Dough
Roll the Dough
Roll the dough out on your counter.
Do not roll it too wide if you prefer fluffier cinnamon rolls. Keeping the dough slightly thicker helps the rolls stay soft and tall.
Cinnamon Roll Filling
Filling Ingredients
-
¾ stick butter, softened (do not melt)
-
1/2 - 3/4 cup brown sugar
-
Cinnamon, to taste
Add the Filling
Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter, then sprinkle cinnamon evenly to taste.
Roll the dough up gently, being careful not to roll it too tightly.
Cutting and Second Rise
Slice and Rise
Cut the rolled dough into individual rolls.
This recipe usually makes 12 to 15 rolls.
Place the rolls into a greased 9×13 glass baking dish.
Allow the rolls to rise for about 30 minutes, depending on the temperature of your kitchen. The rolls should roughly double in size.
Baking the Cinnamon Rolls
Bake at 350 degrees for 17 to 20 minutes, until lightly golden.
Allow the rolls to cool slightly before frosting.
Light and Fluffy Frosting
Frosting Ingredients
-
¾ stick butter, softened
-
1 teaspoon vanilla
-
½ teaspoon salt
-
1½ pounds powdered sugar
-
Milk, as needed for consistency
Make the Frosting
Whip the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
Add the vanilla and salt and mix well.
Gradually add the powdered sugar.
Add small amounts of milk as needed to reach your preferred texture.
Continue whipping until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Frost and Serve
Final Step
Spread the frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls and serve immediately.
These soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls are a simple, comforting recipe that has become a favorite in our home and are perfect for slow mornings, holidays, or special family breakfasts.
Cozy Kitchen Style
While filming this cinnamon roll tutorial, I wore one of our Nuggles pieces because it’s comfortable enough for a long day in the kitchen — and still polished enough for filming.
👉 Shop the look I’m wearing here: Mesh Tee + Whitney Layering Dress (sold out). The Riley Dress is very similar to this dress and is launching February 24th.
