Cinnamon rolls are a common staple in many households, and that’s why, I’ve reinvented them to come up with unique Christmas cinnamon rolls. They taste delicious and feel really soft and fluffy which makes them a top option for you to consider for Christmas breakfast. Let’s get right into it.
Christmas Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
This special Christmas cinnamon rolls recipe is one that you should make during this holiday season for your friends and family. The rolls come out delicious and flavorful, with it feeling fluffy and soft in the mouth.
How to Prepare Christmas Cinnamon Rolls
This recipe is quite straightforward to prepare and it takes less than 3 hours for everything to come together and you enjoy the meal. Here’s what you’ll need and how you’ll make this delicious Christmas cinnamon rolls recipe at home.
Ingredients for Preparing Christmas Cinnamon Rolls
Here are the ingredients you need to prepare this delightful recipe at home.
For Dough
- 4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of warm milk
- 3 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons of dry active yeast
- ½ teaspoon of kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon of ground vanilla bean powder
For Filling
- 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- ½ cup of brown sugar
- ¼ cup of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
For Icing
- 2 cups of Confectioners’ sugar
- 4 tablespoons of milk
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions for Preparing Christmas Cinnamon Rolls
Here are step-by-step instructions on how to prepare these delicious Christmas cinnamon rolls at home.
Step 1: In a large bowl, add in the milk, brown sugar, and yeast, and mix using your hand mixer until well combined.
Step 2: Add in the flour, butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Now, mix properly until the flour is fully incorporated into the mixture.
Step 3: Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap, and allow the dough to sit for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Step 4: Now, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, add the cinnamon powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar and mix properly.
Step 5: Now, punch the dough down, and roll it out on a floured surface to avoid sticking. Allow it to roll into a flat rectangular shape, then spread the butter evenly over the dough and sprinkle on the cinnamon and sugar mix.
Step 6: With the longer side, start rolling the dough into a log, keeping it tightly packed together as you go. When you reach the edge, pinch along the edge to seal it with the last rolled part.
Step 7: Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12-15 rolls, and place on a buttered baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for about 20 minutes.
Step 8: Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 180°C), and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 9: Now, prepare the icing. In a medium bowl, add the Confectioners’ sugar and whisk in the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Step 10: Spread the icing over the warm cinnamon rolls, and dust some Confectioners’ sugar over it. Serve warm.
Notes:
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little bit of flour and mix again.
- Prepare Ahead: If you want to prepare ahead, go ahead to step 7, but don’t allow it to rise at room temperature, instead, cover with a plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator overnight. To continue baking, bring it out from the refrigerator and let it cool for 30 minutes before continuing with the baking process.
- If you have some leftover rolls, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw and reheat before serving.
Christmas Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Hand mixer
- 1 Baking pan
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
For Dough
- 4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of warm milk
- 3 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter softened
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons of dry active yeast
- ½ teaspoon of kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon of ground vanilla bean powder
For Filling
- 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- ½ cup of brown sugar
- ¼ cup of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
For Icing
- 2 cups of Confectioners' sugar
- 4 tablespoons of milk
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter melted
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add in the milk, brown sugar, and yeast, and mix using your hand mixer until well combined.
- Add in the flour, butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Now, mix together properly until the flour is fully incorporated into the mixture.
- Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap, and allow the dough to sit for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Now, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, add in the cinnamon powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar and mix properly.
- Now, punch the dough down, and roll it out on a floured surface to avoid sticking. Allow it to roll into a flat rectangular shape, then spread the butter evenly over the dough and sprinkle on the cinnamon and sugar mix.
- With the longer side, start rolling the dough into a log, keeping it tightly packed together as you go. When you reach the edge, pinch along the edge to seal it with the last rolled part.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12-15 rolls, and place on a buttered baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for about 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 180°C), and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Now, prepare the icing. In a medium bowl, add the Confectioners' sugar and whisk in the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix together until smooth.
- Spread the icing over the warm cinnamon rolls, and dust some Confectioners' sugar over it. Serve warm.
Notes
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little bit of flour and mix again.
- Prepare Ahead: If you want to prepare ahead, go ahead to step 7, but don't allow it to rise at room temperature, instead, cover with a plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator overnight. To continue baking, bring it out from the refrigerator and let it cool for 30 minutes before continuing with the baking process.
- If you have some leftover rolls, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw and reheat before serving.
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Conclusion
This Christmas cinnamon rolls recipe is one that you must try out this holiday season with your family and friends. It even makes for the perfect Christmas breakfast as it tastes really delicious and flavorful with a lovely texture and feel to it. When you try out this recipe, make sure you leave a comment below sharing how much you enjoyed this recipe.
