Best Cinnamon Rolls Ever

ByJessica
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You will love this recipe for homemade cinnamon rolls with homemade frosting. They are the best you'll ever have.
NO LIE THESE ARE THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS, OF ALL TIME. All time. Just make them, you guys. Try me. You will not regret it!

Guys. Get PUMPED because I am about to share with you one of my favorite recipes OF. ALL. TIME. You heard me. They are that good! You may be thinking to yourself, "I have a cinnamon roll recipe." But you don't have this one, and you really should! I will never forget the day when my best friend Cassidy first brought us a batch of these babies! They disappeared faster than I care to admit! Since then I crave them at basically every holiday or special occasion, and they are my favorite thing to bring to neighbors and friends! Plus, they are dirt cheap to make and you probably have everything you need on hand! You may notice from the picture that they are less of a cinnamon "roll" and more of a cinnamon "knot." The shape of these are a big part of what makes them so fantastic, because you get cinnamon sugary goodness and sweet warm frosting on every bite... not just in the center! Have I convinced you yet? Read on for the recipe and pictorial. NO LIE THESE ARE THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS, OF ALL TIME. All time. Just make them, you guys. Try me. You will not regret it!

Are you ready for some more photos? I promise you this process is NOT HARD. easy peasy and so worth the wait...

NO LIE THESE ARE THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS, OF ALL TIME. All time. Just make them, you guys. Try me. You will not regret it! NO LIE THESE ARE THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS, OF ALL TIME. All time. Just make them, you guys. Try me. You will not regret it! NO LIE THESE ARE THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS, OF ALL TIME. All time. Just make them, you guys. Try me. You will not regret it! NO LIE THESE ARE THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS, OF ALL TIME. All time. Just make them, you guys. Try me. You will not regret it! NO LIE THESE ARE THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS, OF ALL TIME. All time. Just make them, you guys. Try me. You will not regret it!

HOW TO MAKE CINNAMON ROLLS WITH HOMEMADE FROSTING

Cinnamon roll knot with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top

Best Cinnamon Rolls Ever

These cinnamon rolls will actually change your life! The twist method takes them over the top and makes them the best cinnamon rolls you will ever have.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Rise Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 372kcal
Author: Pretty Providence

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Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 2 tablespoon yeast
  • ½ Cup sugar
  • 3 Cups flour
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ Cup powdered milk
  • ½ Cup melted butter
  • 2 Cups hot tap water
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 4 Cups more flour

For the Filling

For the Frosting

Instructions

For the Rolls

  • In a large mixing bowl (I use my Bosch Mixer) add yeast, sugar, 3 cups flour, salt and powdered milk.
  • Next add in your butter, hot tap water, and eggs and mix until combined.
  • Gradually add in remaining 4 cups of flour.
  • Knead dough in mixer 10 minutes.
  • Let rise approximately 30 mins. Do not punch down.
  • Roll out your dough in a large rectangle.
  • Spread melted butter over the rolled out dough, then spread brown sugar over half your dough and generously sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Fold remaining dough over the half that is covered in your topping. Use a pizza wheel to cut your dough into 1" strips and twist your strips into knots.
  • Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let sit about 3-5 minutes and then spread with frosting.
  • Makes approx. 18-20 large rolls.

For the Frosting

  • Mix all ingredients until combined and desired consistency is achieved.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container.
May be made the night before and baked in the morning, just be sure to pull out about an hour early to get to room temp before baking.
They freeze great as well. 

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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Let me know if you try them! I know you'll love them as much as we do!

xo,

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  1. 5 stars
    These were so good! I loved tying them in knots! It was the perfect sweetness and seriously the best cinnamon rolls!

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  4. I'd love to see a video on your type of knot. I found lots on the swedish cinnamon roll knot, but it's twisted first, then tied and into a circular knot. Your's is so cute, but I'm not getting it! (or a series with a few more photos. THANKS.

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  5. This looks like a much more typical cinnamon roll technique with the number of eggs an kneading (shape aside). How does the texture compare to your make ahead freezer cinnamon roll recipe from 2013? The 2013 recipe has quite the unique no knead, double proof technique and sooooo many eggs. I'm very curious how they compare in chewiness softness and fluff?

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    1. These ones are softer and fluffier for sure. The freezer cinnamon rolls are smaller and chewier, but they are both delicious. My kids prefer this recipe, but the internet prefers the other one, haha. Hope that helps.

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  6. I tried your make a head cinnamon rolls but would like to try this recipe as well. Which kind of yeast did you use for this one? Can these be made up and frozen for later use?

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    1. I use fleishmans active dry yeast! And yes, you can absolutely freeze them and bake them later as well, I like to make the frosting fresh when I bake them.

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  8. Hi Jessica I can't wait to try these! Just to be clear you actually tie them into a knot? You aren't just twisting them?

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    1. Yes I like pull it through itself... Does that make sense?! ???? I tried to show in the pictures but it's hard to explain! It is some kind of knot! Haha

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    2. Yes I like pull it through itself... Does that make sense?! ???? I tried to show in the pictures but it's hard to explain! It is some kind of knot! Haha

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  9. Hi Jessica I can't wait to try these! Just to be clear you actually tie them into a knot? You aren't just twisting them?

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