Best 6 Sticky Cinnamon Rolls Recipes

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Are you craving a sweet, indulgent treat that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling utterly satisfied? Look no further than delectable sticky cinnamon rolls. These heavenly pastries are the epitome of comfort food, offering a perfect balance of soft, fluffy dough, gooey cinnamon sugar filling, and a luscious glaze that will make you swoon. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will provide you with all the essential tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions you need to create the most irresistible sticky cinnamon rolls that will turn any occasion into a special one.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

STICKY CARAMEL CINNAMON ROLLS



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Everyone will gobble up these light and airy rolls-the caramel flavor is wonderful. Pretty as well as tasty, they will brighten breakfast or snacktime.-Frances Amundson, Gilby, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
1 egg
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, oil, egg, baking powder, salt and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread each with 2 tablespoons butter. , Combine the sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal., Cut each into 12 slices. Place cut side down in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours., Remove rolls from the refrigerator and let stand for 30 minutes. In a small saucepan, combine topping ingredients. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 1 minute. Pour over dough. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto serving plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY CINNAMON ROLLS (STICKY BUNS)



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Make and share this Easy Cinnamon Rolls (Sticky Buns) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lori Lee

Categories     Breads

Time 32m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/8 cup of melted butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons hot water
3/4 cup sugar
cinnamon
1 can refrigerated biscuits, regular or 1 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuit

Steps:

  • Spray a 9" square pan with Pam or what have you.
  • Place two tablespoons of melted butter in pan, add brown sugar and on top of that hot water, then add your nuts.
  • Separate the biscuits.
  • Roll each one first in melted butter, then roll in the cinammon sugar mix.
  • Place in pan standing up.
  • When you have finished all the biscuits, pinch them so they sit tightly in a circle in the pan.
  • Pop into a 400 degree oven and bake for 22-25 min.
  • When done immediately flip upside down onto a plate and enjoy!

MRS. BAKER'S STICKY CINNAMON ROLLS



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My neighbor, Mrs. Baker, used to bake these cinnamon rolls and invite me and my children over while they were baking. The smell of homemade cinnamon rolls was irresistible.

Provided by MARJK

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅔ cup sugar
⅓ cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 eggs
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup sugar, shortening, salt and 1 cup boiling water; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add eggs and the water/sugar mixture; beat well. Beat in 2 cups flour. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix until a stiff dough has formed. Cover with a damp towel and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease three 8x8 inch baking pans.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Roll dough into small balls. Dip balls in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar. Roll balls into 4 inch long cylinders and tie into knots. Place knots into prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until golden. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 151.1 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

STICKY CINNAMON ROLLS



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What would breakfast be like without cinnamon rolls? My family likes them served fresh from the oven either with or without the sweet frosting. I hope your family likes them, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs
7-3/4 to 8-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
TOPPING:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
ICING (optional):
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/4 cup sugar in warm water. Add remaining sugar, warm milk, shortening, salt, eggs and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 12x8-in. rectangle; spread with butter. Roll up tightly, starting at long end. Slice into 1-in. rolls. Place in three greased 11x7-in. baking pans. Let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. If desired, make icing: Beat all ingredients until smooth and ice cooled rolls.

Nutrition Facts :

STICKY CINNAMON ROLLS



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Provided by Charleen Borger

Categories     Bread     Mixer     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Walnut     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 15

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 envelope rapid-rise yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup warm water (125°F. to 130°F.)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1 egg
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Using electric mixer fitted with dough hook or paddle, mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Add water, butter and egg and mix until smooth dough forms, about 4 minutes. Transfer dough to greased bowl. Cover with plastic and clean towel. Let dough rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  • Butter 9x13-inch baking dish. Bring 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter to boil in heavy small saucepan. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup walnuts. Pour into prepared dish. Punch dough down. Roll out on lightly floured surface to 15x9-inch rectangle. Spread dough evenly with remaining 1/2 cup butter. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup walnuts and raisins. Roll up jelly roll style, starting at one long side. Slice dough into 1-inch-thick rounds.
  • Arrange dough slices cut side down in prepared dish, spacing evenly. Cover with plastic. Let rise in warm draft-free area until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Turn out onto platter. Cool slightly. Serve warm.

MAKE-AHEAD STICKY CINNAMON ROLLS



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These scrumptious rolls are made with convenient frozen bread dough and can be prepared the night before and baked the next morning.-Mark Clark, Twin Mountain, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup raisins, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cream. Divide evenly between two greased 9-in. square baking pans. Sprinkle with pecans; set aside. , On a floured surface, roll each loaf of bread dough into a 12x8-in. rectangle; brush with butter. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter. Top with raisins if desired. , Roll up from a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut each roll into 12 slices; place with cut side down in prepared pans. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator; cover and let rise until doubled, about 2 hours. Cover loosely with foil. , Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Uncover and bake 8-10 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, active yeast is essential for rising the dough properly. Use good-quality flour and butter for the best flavor and texture.
  • Be careful not to over-knead the dough. Kneading the dough too much will result in tough, dense cinnamon rolls.
  • Allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free place. This will help the dough to rise properly and result in light and fluffy cinnamon rolls.
  • When rolling out the dough, be sure to roll it out evenly. This will help to ensure that the cinnamon rolls are all the same size and shape.
  • Brush the dough with melted butter before adding the cinnamon sugar mixture. This will help the cinnamon sugar to stick to the dough.
  • Bake the cinnamon rolls until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a delicious, caramelized flavor.

Conclusion:

Sticky cinnamon rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious pastries that will be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these sticky cinnamon rolls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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