I like to try different fun fillings in these soft rolls, and each one is packed with cinnamon flavor. They are definitely worth the overnight wait. —Chris O'Connell, San Antonio, Texas
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine eggs, butter, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a very soft dough (dough will be sticky). Do not knead. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Turn dough onto a floured surface; divide dough in half. Roll 1 portion into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Spread with 1/4 cup butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle evenly with half of the brown sugar mixture.
Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan, cut side down. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375°.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, cream and vanilla; spread over warm rolls.
Dark Chocolate Filling: Finely grate one 4-oz. bittersweet chocolate baking bar; gently stir in 1/2 cup sugar, 2 Tbsp. baking cocoa and 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon. Sprinkle over butter in place of brown sugar-cinnamon mixture. Orange-Spice Filling: Mix 1 cup packed brown sugar, 2 Tbsp. grated orange peel, 2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1 tsp. ground ginger and 1/2 tsp. each ground cardamom, ground cloves and ground allspice until blended. Sprinkle over butter in place of brown sugar-cinnamon mixture.
Test Kitchen Tips
Unwaxed unflavored dental floss can be used to cut these rolls. Loop a 10-inch piece around the log of dough and pull taut until the floss cuts through the dough.
Customizing these rolls is a breeze when you tweak the glaze ingredients. Try swapping maple or almond extract for the vanilla or adding a teaspoon of citrus zest.
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amsm
Nov 3, 2020
I love cinnamon rolls, and these did not disappoint. I loved that they did not require and kneading.
Mary
Sep 7, 2020
What a time saver! These were soft and sweet. I only used 5 1/2 cups of flour, I felt that my dough was just right with that amount. Next time I will use a touch more butter, sugar and cinnamon for the filling. But they were delicious!
Keyth
Aug 30, 2020
An excellent recipe. Overnight doughs are always the way to go for saving time on morning sweets, but recipes can vary widely on the success. This is great. I am surprised they turned out as well considering there's no milk, but they are fluffy and pillow-like and taste fantastic.
Those reviews who claim they are awful and are like cornbread had to have used too much flour. My dough took just at 5 3/4 cups, but it depends on your flour. Done correctly this recipe yields delicious rolls.
gram1950
May 3, 2020
These were easy and good, but a little dry. I could have cooked them too long - have a convection oven!
Norma9147
Apr 22, 2020
These were the worst cinnamon rolls I’ve ever tasted! Like one reviewer stated, they had the texture of cornbread. Followed the recipe exactly. Had to throw the whole batch out! What a waste of time and ingredients!
Tonya
Apr 18, 2020
I really liked the recipe. I made a couple tweaks though. I used oat milk instead of water (that I warmed and dissolved the yeast in) as well as adding cup of starter. I added the starter to the mixing bowl then added the oat mild w/yeast and proceeding as directed on the directions. They were moist and a little tangy. Very good.
Orbs
Mar 31, 2020
I cut the recipe in half. Very easy way to prepare cinnamon rolls. Thank you, Chris, for sharing this recipe.
Earlyne
Mar 23, 2020
Hi Just thought I’d comment on your absolutely delicious and easy cinnamon rolls. I’ve NEVER made them before, too scared, didn’t have enough confidence in the outcome but not any more! Loved the recipe, tasted so good, nice and fluffy. Thank you for posting it, will make again. ?? p.s. one thing I did do after reading a review was make them the night before and then let rise in the morning before baking. Mmmgood!
Amethyst4292
Jan 13, 2020
Do you think these would turn out okay if I used Gluten Free Flour? I can't eat them as are,
Reviews
I love cinnamon rolls, and these did not disappoint. I loved that they did not require and kneading.
What a time saver! These were soft and sweet. I only used 5 1/2 cups of flour, I felt that my dough was just right with that amount. Next time I will use a touch more butter, sugar and cinnamon for the filling. But they were delicious!
An excellent recipe. Overnight doughs are always the way to go for saving time on morning sweets, but recipes can vary widely on the success. This is great. I am surprised they turned out as well considering there's no milk, but they are fluffy and pillow-like and taste fantastic. Those reviews who claim they are awful and are like cornbread had to have used too much flour. My dough took just at 5 3/4 cups, but it depends on your flour. Done correctly this recipe yields delicious rolls.
These were easy and good, but a little dry. I could have cooked them too long - have a convection oven!
These were the worst cinnamon rolls I’ve ever tasted! Like one reviewer stated, they had the texture of cornbread. Followed the recipe exactly. Had to throw the whole batch out! What a waste of time and ingredients!
I really liked the recipe. I made a couple tweaks though. I used oat milk instead of water (that I warmed and dissolved the yeast in) as well as adding cup of starter. I added the starter to the mixing bowl then added the oat mild w/yeast and proceeding as directed on the directions. They were moist and a little tangy. Very good.
I cut the recipe in half. Very easy way to prepare cinnamon rolls. Thank you, Chris, for sharing this recipe.
Hi Just thought I’d comment on your absolutely delicious and easy cinnamon rolls. I’ve NEVER made them before, too scared, didn’t have enough confidence in the outcome but not any more! Loved the recipe, tasted so good, nice and fluffy. Thank you for posting it, will make again. ?? p.s. one thing I did do after reading a review was make them the night before and then let rise in the morning before baking. Mmmgood!
Do you think these would turn out okay if I used Gluten Free Flour? I can't eat them as are,
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