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Clone of a Cinnabon

You have got to try this Cinnabon recipe. The first time I made these rolls, I thought of how much money I could save by making my own!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Breakfast
Cuisine british
Servings 12 people
Calories 5987.1 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Bread Machine For preparing the dough efficiently.
  • 1 Rolling Pin To achieve a uniform dough rectangle.
  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Pan Standard size for baking the cinnamon rolls.
  • 1 Small Mixing Bowl For combining the cinnamon-sugar filling.
  • 1 Electric Mixer For a smooth and creamy icing, optional but recommended.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 cup warm milk 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • ⅓ cup margarine melted
  • 4 ½ cups bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons bread machine yeast
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 1 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Prepare dough: Place milk, eggs, margarine, flour, salt, white sugar, and yeast in the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.
  • When dough has doubled in size, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover it with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a 16x21-inch rectangle.
  • Prepare filling: Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over top.
  • Starting at the longer end, roll up the dough; cut into 12 rolls. Place rolls in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake rolls in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • While rolls are baking, prepare icing: Beat confectioners' sugar, butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt until creamy.
  • Spread icing on warm rolls before serving. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Notes

Ensure all dairy ingredients (milk, eggs, margarine, butter, cream cheese) are at room temperature for optimal yeast activation and icing consistency. Do not overbake the rolls; they should be golden brown and slightly soft, as overbaking will lead to a dry texture. For an enhanced flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar filling and a touch of orange or lemon zest to the cream cheese icing. Spreading the icing on warm rolls allows it to melt slightly, creating a gooey, irresistible finish.