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The Very Best Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls

Posted on November 27, 2019October 13, 2020 by Jennifer
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The holidays are here, and I have time off from my job, so I decided to do a lot of baking! We are having brunch at my parents house on Thanksgiving and then off to the in-laws for turkey dinner. So, I don’t have to host, but I still have a lot to make!

I have always wanted to make homemade cinnamon rolls, so that is exactly what I am going to make for brunch. I don’t get to eat them often…but when I do I always think “These are soooooooo good I need to eat these more often!!!” However, this isn’t the quickest of recipes because you are dealing with yeast and the dough needs to rise, however the time you put in will be well worth it!!

Cinnamon Rolls

The best cinnamon roll I have ever had is at Gaston’s Tavern at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. They are the BEST! If you have never been, you have to go there. They are gigantic! We normally split one between two people, but honestly I could eat one all to myself. Unfortunately, we are not going to Disney World anytime soon, so I wanted to bring Gaston’s Cinnamon Rolls to me! I did a lot of research for Cinnamon Rolls and came across a copycat recipe for Gaston’s Tavern Cinnamon Rolls from a blog called Crafted From The Kingdom and I am so excited to try them!!!

Gaston's Tavern

TIP – Want to make mini cinnamon rolls? Cut the recipe in half! This will give you less dough to roll out, resulting in smaller cinnamon rolls! Bake at the same 375 degrees and 20 minutes!!

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 1/2 Cups Milk
  • 1/2 Cup Butter
  • 6 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour Divided (For Gluten Free swap out the flour for Gluten Free flour – make sure it say 1 to 1 ratio!!)
  • 2 Packets Rapid Rise Yeast .25 oz Packets
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Cup water
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1/4 Cup Melted Butter

Filling

  • 2 Cups Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Cinnamon
  • 1 Cup Butter Softened

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 8 oz Pack Cream Cheese
  • 1/4 Cup Butter
  • 4 Cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
  • 3 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, put the milk and butter together and turn burner on low until melted.
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  • Remove from heat once the butter has melted, and allow to cool slightly.
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  • In your stand mixer, with the mixing blade, add 2 1/2 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix together
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  • Add your water and eggs, as well as the warm butter/milk. Mix well.
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  • Add the remaining flour (4 cups) 1/2 cup at a time. When the dough starts to form a ball, it’s ready!
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  • remove mixing blade and attach a dough hook
  • Mix for 5 minutes
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  • Once the dough is ready, transfer to another bowl that is lightly floured, and start working on the filling
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  • In your stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter.
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  • Roll out the dough as wide as you can.
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  • Spread the filling evenly going all the way to the edges
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  • Starting at a short end, roll the dough.
  • If you want smaller Cinnamon rolls, cut the dough in half before you roll it up!
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  • Cut the dough to the size you want. The bigger you want, the farther apart you cut!
  • Place the rolls, swirl down, in a greased 9×13 pan.
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  • Preheat your oven to 375 Degrees F. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Then cover loosely with foil and bake another 10 minutes.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter and drizzle over the rolls
  • Make your frosting while the rolls are baking.
  • When your rolls are ready, spread on the frosting!
Cinnamon Rolls

Recipe

The Best Cinnamon Rolls

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Jennifer
November 27, 2019
by Jennifer
Category Recipes
Persons
12
Serving Size
1 Cinnamon Roll
Prep Time
40 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
1 hour
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Notes

Make sure your cream cheese for the frosting is room temperature or it will be chunky!
Store frosting in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
This recipe was modified from Gaston’s Tavern Giant Cinnamon Rolls from the blog Crafted From The Kingdom

Ingredients

  • Dough
  • 1 1/2 Cups Milk
  • 1/2 Cup Butter
  • 6 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour Divided (For Gluten Free, swap out the flour for 1 for 1 Gluten Free Flour)
  • 2 Packets Rapid Rise Yeast
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Cup water
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1/4 Cup Melted Butter
  • Filling
  • 2 Cups Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Cinnamon
  • 1 Cup Butter Softened
  • Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1 8 oz Pack Cream Cheese
  • 1/4 Cup Butter
  • 3-4 Cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
  • 3 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, put the milk and butter together and turn burner on low until melted.
  2. Remove from heat once the butter has melted, and allow to cool slightly.
  3. In your stand mixer, with the mixing blade, add 2 1/2 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix together
  4. Add your water and eggs, as well as the warm butter/milk. Mix well.
  5. Add the remaining flour (4 cups) 1/2 cup at a time. When the dough starts to form a ball, it’s ready!
  6. remove mixing blade and attach a dough hook
  7. Mix for 5 minutes
  8. Once the dough is ready, transfer to another bowl that is lightly floured, and start working on the filling
  9. In your stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter.
  10. Roll out the dough as wide as you can.
  11. Spread the filling evenly going all the way to the edges
  12. Starting at a short end, roll the dough.
  13. Cut the dough to the size you want. The bigger you want, the farther apart you cut!
  14. Place the rolls, swirl down, in a greased 9×13 pan.
  15. Melt 1/4 cup butter and drizzle over the rolls
  16. Preheat your oven to 375 Degrees F. Bake for 20 minutes. Then cover loosely with foil and bake another 10 minutes.
  17. Make your frosting while the rolls are baking.
  18. In your stand mixer with the paddle attachment mix the cream cheese and the butter. Make sure both are at room temperature
  19. Add the vanilla
  20. Mix in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time and alternate with adding the heavy whipping cream. If you want thicker frosting add more powdered sugar!
  21. Enjoy!

Tags

Cinnamon,
Cinnamon Rolls,
Cream Cheese Frosting,
Soy Free

I hope you have or will go to Gaston’s Tavern to taste these amazing Cinnamon Rolls. In the meantime, Make these Cinnamon Rolls!!!

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Need a Gluten Free Version? Swap out the Flour for Gluten Free Flour!

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11 thoughts on “Cinnamon Rolls”

  1. Carolyn Humphrey says:
    December 28, 2019 at 10:18 pm

    These were by far the easiest and BEST EVER Cinnamon rolls We couldn’t eat them all so I wrapped them in plastic wrap and froze them them took them out and let stand about one hour , then microwave them for one minute. Oulala yummy

    Reply
    1. Jennifer says:
      December 30, 2019 at 5:37 pm

      I am so glad you liked them and found them easy to make!

      Reply
  2. V says:
    April 11, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    These came out so good! I made these for my family and friends and they were a hit. They couldn’t believe how rich and BIG they were! Thank you! These are going to be my go-to food for every future party and celebration!!

    Reply
    1. Jennifer says:
      April 11, 2020 at 6:36 pm

      Glad to hear it! I just made a batch for tomorrow morning!!

      Reply
  3. Jeri says:
    April 20, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    These truly were the best cinnamon rolls I’ve ever had! My family devoured them in no time at all! Thank you so very much for sharing this recipe. This recipe is going to stay in our family for many years to come.

    Reply
    1. Jennifer says:
      April 20, 2020 at 9:06 pm

      I’m so happy you loved them!

      Reply
  4. Lauren says:
    April 24, 2020 at 7:17 pm

    Was just wondering if I needed to let this dough sit for any period of time!

    Thanks!

    Reply
    1. Jennifer says:
      April 24, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      Hey Lauren! I only let it sit for the time it takes me to make the filling! I hope that helps

      Reply
  5. Jolene says:
    April 30, 2020 at 2:47 pm

    Made these with my granddaughter today, they are amazing!!! We will definitely make them again!

    Reply
  6. Nicole says:
    December 23, 2020 at 1:07 am

    Can I make these the night before and just stick in the oven in the morning??

    Reply
    1. Jennifer says:
      December 23, 2020 at 8:54 am

      Yes, absolutely!!

      Reply

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