Cinnabon Copycat Recipe (2024)

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This Cinnabon Copycat Recipe is one amazing recipe that is easy and super delish. Perfect for breakfast, dessert or snack. If you love cinnabon’s you’ll love this.

Instructions

1. First, make the dough. If you have a bread machine that is the easiest way. Or you can hand mix it or use a kitchen aid. We hand mixed and kneaded it ourselves—but a bread machine would’ve resulted in a better dough. When using your bread machine follow the manufacturer instructions.

If you make the dough yourself then add the yeast to warm/hot milk (at least 100 F) mix. Add eggs, margarine, salt, sugar, and flour. Stir and knead well. While kneading it, turn the oven on to 200 F.

When the dough is ready turn the oven off and covers the dough in with a damp paper towel, put the bowl in the oven and let rise till double the size (one hour).

Be sure to use margarine and bread flour for best results (ingredients are below).

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2. While the dough is rising make this AMAZING cream cheese frosting (the best) here.

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3. Refrigerate the frosting. Then prep the area where you plan to roll out the dough. Clean and dry the surface well. Sprinkle with flour and have flour nearby to use while rolling the dough out.

4. Once the dough is ready turn it out on the prepared surface, cover it with a towel and let it rest 10 minutes.

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5. Roll the dough into 16x 21 rectangle.

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6. Melt and spread butterover it. Sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mix. And roll over it so it stays in place. Leave 1/4 inch of the outside long edge clear of butter and cinnamon sugar so it will adhere well and stick dough-to-dough when rolling them up.

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7. Then use dental floss and wrap under and pull to cut into 12 equal pieces (the kids were helping so we didn’t get equal pieces—oh well).Cinnabon Copycat Recipe (6)

8. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking pan/glass dish and cover until the rolls have risen to twice their size. You can also use a cookie sheet if you want them to stand alone and not have square edges.

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9. Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes or until brown. If you don’t like a doughy roll make sure the dough has risen and doubled in size before putting them in the oven and that the rolls are baked well before removing them from the oven.

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10. Spread the frosting on the rolls when they are hot and it will melt into the roll. Once they are cooled top them with another dab of frosting.

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Enjoy!

Supply List

Kitchen Aid or mixer

Baking Pan

Mixing bowls—my favorite found here

Heavy Duty Sheet Pan- excellent one here

Rolling Pin

Measuring cups and spoons set

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Cinnabon Copycat Recipe

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Inactive Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

An amazing recipe that tastes just like a Cinnabon!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 2 eggs, room temperature slightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup margarine, melted
  • 4 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast -regular yeast if you make the dough without a machine
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • Frosting ingredients from the link provided to my 'Best Cream Cheese Frosting' post.

Instructions

  1. First, make the dough. If you have a bread machine that is the easiest way. Or you can hand mix it or use a kitchen aid. We hand mixed and kneaded it ourselves—but a bread machine would've resulted in a better dough. when using your bread machine follow the manufacturer instructions.
  2. If you make the dough yourself. Add the yeast to warm/hot milk (at least 100 F) mix. Add eggs, margarine, salt, sugar, and flour. Stir and knead well. While kneading it, turn the oven on to 200 F. When the dough is ready turn the oven off and cover the dough in with a damp paper towel, put it in the oven and let rise till double the size (one hour).
  3. While the dough is rising make this AMAZING cream cheese frosting (the best) found on my website at https://livelikeyouarerich.com/the-best-cream-cheese-frosting/
  4. Refrigerate the frosting. Then prep the area where you plan to roll out the dough. Clean and dry the surface well. Sprinkle with flour and have flour nearby to use while rolling the dough out.
  5. Once the dough is ready turn it out on the prepared surface, cover it with a towel and let it rest 10 minutes.
  6. Roll the dough into 16x 21 rectangle.
  7. Spread melted butter on top. Sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mix. And roll over sugar mix it so it stays in place. Leave 1/4 inch of the outside long edge clear of butter and cinnamon sugar so it will adhere well and stick dough-to-dough when rolling them up.
  8. Then use dental floss and wrap under, cross, and pull to cut into 12 equal pieces.
  9. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan/glass dish and cover until the rolls have risen to twice their size. You can also use a cookie sheet if you want them to stand alone and not have square edges.
  10. Bake at 400 F for 12-20 minutes or until brown. If you don't like a doughy roll make sure the dough has risen and doubled in size before putting them in the oven and that the rolls are baked well before removing them from the oven. If you like doughy rolls put them in slightly before they are done rising.
  11. Spread the frosting on the rolls when they are hot and it will melt into the roll. Once they are cooled top them with another dab of frosting.
  12. Enjoy!

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FAQs

What is Cinnabon frosting made of? ›

Beat the cream cheese and margarine in the bowl of a stand mixer. Slowly add the powdered sugar, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally with a spatula. Once all the sugar has been added, mix for at least 12 minutes. Add the lemon juice and vanilla and briefly mix to incorporate.

Why does Cinnabon use margarine? ›

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.

What is the most unhealthy Cinnabon? ›

Worst: Caramel Pecanbon

The Caramel Pecanbon, while a delicious treat from Cinnabon, is considered an unhealthy choice due to its high calorie, sugar, and fat content. A single serving packs a hefty caloric punch, often exceeding the daily recommended sugar intake in just one pastry.

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.

What makes Cinnabon taste so good? ›

It might not shock you to find out that the cinnamon used in the Cinnabon offerings is the key ingredient. But this isn't just any cinnamon. 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 is the difference between a cinnamon roll and a Cinnabon? ›

Structurally, cinnamon buns share the same spiral shape. They are sometimes thinner and more delicate. The most significant difference between cinnamon rolls and cinnamon buns is the inclusion of nuts. Cinnamon buns often have pecans, walnuts, or even raisins in the filling.

Is Cinnabon junk food? ›

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.

Does Cinnabon use cream cheese frosting? ›

The smooth, Ooey-Gooey™ topping of Cinnabon® cream cheese frosting adds another depth of flavor. Painted all over our rolls, it's a final layer to perfection.

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.

Does Cinnabon use milk? ›

Cinnabon® Bakery Menu

Important Note: Our products contain milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. Despite using best practices, we cannot guarantee products will be free from allergens through cross-contamination.

Why do bakers use margarine instead of butter? ›

Some people prefer to bake with margarine because its higher water content yields softer baked goods.

Why did the butter melt out of my cinnamon rolls? ›

Don't leave them on a warm, preheating stove for their second rise. The butter will melt and leak out of the filling.

Is Cinnamoroll a guy or a girl? ›

Characters. Cinnamoroll (born March 6) is a male white and chubby puppy with long ears that enable him to fly. He has blue eyes, pink cheeks, and a tail that resembles a cinnamon roll. Cinnamoroll flies around the town looking for fun and new adventures with his friends and one of his main hobbies is eating.

Why does Cinnabon taste different? ›

This unique cinnamon comes from the mountains of Indonesia and is known for its rich, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor profile. Makara cinnamon isn't just any cinnamon; its robust flavor is what makes Cinnabon rolls irresistibly delicious.

Does Cinnabon use real cinnamon? ›

Under the canopy of the tropical forests in Indonesia, the cassia tree produces the sweet, luscious flavor that is exclusively known as Cinnabon® Makara® Cinnamon. It creates a one-of-a-kind experience you can smell and taste.

How unhealthy are cinnabons? ›

A Cinnabon Classic contains 880 calories and 36 grams of fat, 17 of which are saturated. By comparison, a Big Mac contains 550 calories and 29 grams of fat, 10 of which are saturated. Don't forget that this is a dessert, however, so there's nearly 60 grams of sugar, the equivalent of nearly two cans of Coke.

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