These homemade cinnamon rolls with creamy glaze are soft, fluffy, and absolutely irresistible. Made with simple ingredients you likely already have at home, they’re filled with a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl and topped with a smooth cream cheese glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat, this recipe makes bakery-style cinnamon rolls that everyone will love.
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls That Stay Soft & Fluffy
There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls wafting through your kitchen. This recipe gives you all the bakery-style goodness right at home — a soft, pillowy dough, a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling, and a creamy glaze that melts into every swirl.
Unlike store-bought versions, these rolls are made from scratch with wholesome ingredients. The secret to their fluffiness is the enriched dough with butter, eggs, and warm milk, which creates the perfect texture.
Tips for the Best Cinnamon Rolls
- Warm Milk for Yeast: Make sure the milk is lukewarm, not hot, so the yeast activates properly.
- Tight Roll: Rolling the dough tightly ensures beautiful spirals that hold their shape.
- Glaze While Warm: For extra gooey rolls, spread the glaze while they’re still slightly warm.
Variations
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the filling for crunch.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce instead of cream cheese glaze for a different twist.
- For holiday vibes, sprinkle in nutmeg or cardamom with the cinnamon.
These easy homemade cinnamon rolls are perfect for cozy mornings, weekend baking projects, or special occasions like Christmas and Easter brunch. Once you make them, you’ll never want to go back to store-bought.
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Nutrition Facts
15 servings per container
Calories290
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
11g
17%
- Saturated Fat 6g 30%
- Sodium 150mg 7%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Carbohydrate
42g
15%
- Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
- Sugars 19g
- Protein 6g 12%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.