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Bakery-Style Warm Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze

Chef Emily Carter By Chef Emily Carter
• Published: Aug 19, 2026 (Updated: Oct 04, 2026) • ★ 4.9 (580 ratings)
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Bakery-Style Warm Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
12 large rolls
Calories
420 kcal
Cuisine
American

Fill your kitchen with the heavenly aroma of freshly baked Cinnamon Rolls. Fluffy, pillowy dough swirls around a buttery cinnamon-sugar filling, baked and slathered while warm with rich vanilla cream cheese frosting.

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Bakery-Style Warm Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze

★ 4.9 / 5 (580 reader reviews) Yield: 12 large rolls

Giant, fluffy cinnamon rolls packed with brown sugar cinnamon filling and smothered in melted tangy cream cheese icing. Better than Cinnabon!

🛒 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Knead dough ingredients together until smooth and elastic (8 mins). Let rise in warm spot for 1 hour until doubled.
  2. 2
    Roll dough on floured surface into a 12x18 inch rectangle.
  3. 3
    Spread softened butter over dough; sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar evenly.
  4. 4
    Roll tightly into a log; slice into 12 even rolls using unflavored dental floss or a sharp knife.
  5. 5
    Arrange rolls in a greased 9x13 baking dish; let rise 30 minutes.
  6. 6
    Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. 7
    Beat cream cheese frosting ingredients; spread generously over warm rolls so it melts into every crevice.
💡 Chef's Insider Tip: Pouring 1/3 cup of warm heavy cream over the risen rolls right before baking makes them impossibly soft and gooey!

🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

420
Calories
6g
Protein
60g
Carbs
18g
Fat
2g
Fiber

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💬 Kitchen FAQs & Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about making Bakery-Style Warm Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze? Here are chef-tested answers, storage advice, and easy substitutions.

What is the secret to soft, bakery-style cinnamon rolls?

Pour 1/3 cup of warm heavy whipping cream over the risen cinnamon rolls just before placing them in the oven. The cream bakes into the rolls, creating an ultra-soft, gooey, pillowy center.

Can I prepare cinnamon rolls the night before and bake in the morning?

Yes! After rolling and slicing the rolls, place them in the baking dish, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, let them come to room temperature for 45 minutes to rise, then bake.

How do I cut cinnamon rolls cleanly without squishing them?

Slide a length of unflavored dental floss or clean sewing thread underneath the dough log, cross the ends over the top, and pull firmly to slice clean, perfectly round rolls.

How do I store and reheat leftover cinnamon rolls?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Microwave individual rolls for 15 to 20 seconds; the cream cheese glaze will melt into the warm roll just like fresh out of the oven.

Chef Emily Carter

Recipe Created by Chef Emily Carter

Professional culinary chef and recipe developer with 12+ years of experience crafting foolproof family meals, comfort food classics, and healthy weeknight dinners.

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