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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PageRD
Dec 26, 2020
These were fairly easy to prepare but the dough was very stiff, even at using the 5 3/4 cups of flour. My rolls tasted very good but they were rather heavy and didn't have the soft, fluffy texture I would prefer. They need more than an hour to rise, I think. Overall, we enjoyed the flavor. For me, it was the perfect amount of cinnamon, it was just that the pastry was heavy.
tt2b123
Dec 25, 2020
Easy to make and came out well. The dough being cold in the morning takes longer to rise. There wasn't as much cinnamon flavor as I wanted, if I make again I will add more.
mommyfor7
Dec 4, 2020
Mine are ready to go in oven but sure seems like there are too many in the pan. Look great though
Pam
Nov 24, 2020
When I first saw this recipe on Taste Of Home, I had to try them. I have given the recipe out to so many people, but more than that, I take them to ALL of my doctors, and friends. My opthomologist insists that I need to open a bakery just on these rolls, my children love them, a friend wants to buy them for members of the Ladies Group at her church. I was diagnosed with colon cancer in April of 2019 . I have taken these rolls to my GI,Oncologist, Surgeon, and continue to do so since cleared from cancer in 1020. They all love them. Serving them Thanksgiving morning to my children and granchildren, 2021!!!!
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.
Reviews
These were fairly easy to prepare but the dough was very stiff, even at using the 5 3/4 cups of flour. My rolls tasted very good but they were rather heavy and didn't have the soft, fluffy texture I would prefer. They need more than an hour to rise, I think. Overall, we enjoyed the flavor. For me, it was the perfect amount of cinnamon, it was just that the pastry was heavy.
Easy to make and came out well. The dough being cold in the morning takes longer to rise. There wasn't as much cinnamon flavor as I wanted, if I make again I will add more.
Mine are ready to go in oven but sure seems like there are too many in the pan. Look great though
When I first saw this recipe on Taste Of Home, I had to try them. I have given the recipe out to so many people, but more than that, I take them to ALL of my doctors, and friends. My opthomologist insists that I need to open a bakery just on these rolls, my children love them, a friend wants to buy them for members of the Ladies Group at her church. I was diagnosed with colon cancer in April of 2019 . I have taken these rolls to my GI,Oncologist, Surgeon, and continue to do so since cleared from cancer in 1020. They all love them. Serving them Thanksgiving morning to my children and granchildren, 2021!!!!
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.