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Auntie Anne's Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
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Auntie Anne's Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Auntie Anne’s Cinnamon Rolls are a warm, pillowy delight, featuring soft, sweet dough swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a rich, creamy glaze for the perfect balance of indulgence and comfort. Make our Auntie Anne's Cinnamon Rolls Recipe at home. Bring the warm, sweet aroma of Auntie Anne’s into your kitchen with these soft, pillowy cinnamon rolls, swirled with rich cinnamon sugar and topped with a creamy glaze. This recipe recreates the irresistible melt-in-your-mouth texture and flavor of the beloved mall favorite. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Cinnamon Rolls will taste just like Auntie Anne's.
Prep Time35 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Rising Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Sweet, Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Breakfast, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Rolls, Sweet Rolls
Yield: 12 Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup warm Whole Milk at about 110°F
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup melted Unsalted Butter
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Cinnamon Filling

  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter softened

Glaze

  • 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  • Stir in sugar, eggs and 1/2 cup melted butter.
  • Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn out onto a floured work surface. Knead for 8 - 10 minutes until smooth.
  • Place in a greased bowl.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • On a newly floured work surface, roll risen dough into a 16 x 12-inch rectangle.
  • Spread 1/4 cup softened butter over the surface.
  • Sprinkle prepared cinnamon/brown sugar mixture evenly over top.
  • Tightly roll dough from the long side into a log.
  • Cut roll into 12 equal pieces.
  • Place small rolls into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • When oven is hot, place rolls in oven and bake 20 - 25 minutes, until golden brown and fluffy.
  • Whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons milk and vanilla until smooth.
  • Remove baked rolls from oven.
  • Drizzle warm rolls with glaze.
  • Enjoy warm or at room temperature.