Paula Deen Cinnamon Rolls

We love making a special breakfast on Christmas morning and these Cinnamon Rolls are always requested. They are easy to make and loaded with cinnamon flavor.

You will love that they are made from scratch with simple pantry ingredients. Skip the bakery this Christmas and make these copycat cinnamon rolls at home. Serve with a cup of coffee and slices of bacon for a complete breakfast idea. For even more breakfast idea, try 45 Christmas Breakfast Casserole Recipes.

Why We Love This Recipe

Cinnamon Rolls makes the perfect breakfast anytime of the year! These cinnamon rolls are baked with a soft texture and full of flavors.

I love to drizzle with the homemade glaze for even more flavor.

Ingredients

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How to Make Paula Deen Cinnamon Rolls

Step 1 – Mix together the warm water and yeast in medium bowl. Let sit for about 10 minutes.

Step 2 – In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, slowly combine yeast mixture with the dough ingredients. Place the dough in a well greased bowl and turn to coat. Cover tightly with plastic wrap at room temperature.

Step 3 – Remove dough from bowl and knead for 1-2 minutes. Adding flour so it doesn’t stick to your hands or the countertop.

Step 4 – Roll out into a large rectangle with rolling pin on lightly floured surface. The rectangle should be around 15 X 9-inch rectangle but does not need to be exact.

Step 5 – Spread the filling on top of the buttered dough. 

Step 6 – In a small bowl stir together the ground cinnamon and sugar.  Sprinkle this mixture and the walnuts pecans evenly over the dough. Add raisins now if you want to add them.

Step 7 – Beginning with the 15-inch side of the rectangle, roll the dough into a log with the seam side down.  Pink the edges to seal the roll.  Slice into 12 rolls.  

Step 8 – Spray a 9X13 baking pan with a non-stick cooking spray and place cinnamon roll slices into the dish.  Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30-60 minutes, or until almost doubled in size.

• Step 9 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 
• Step 10 – Bake the cinnamon roll slices for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly browned. 
• Step 11 – While the rolls are baking, mix together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. 
• Step 12 – Let the rolls cool slightly and then top the cooked rolls with the glaze. 
• Step 13 – Serve warm and enjoy.

Cinnamon Rolls Recipe Paula Deen Tips

• Glaze – Combine the glaze ingredients until glaze reaches desired consistency. Mix butter, powdered sugar and vanilla until combined. You can also make a cream cheese glaze for cinnamon buns.
• Prepare Baking Dish – Spray bottom of baking pan with cooking spray.
• Heat Oven – Prepare oven by preheating to 350 degrees.

How to Store Leftovers

Refrigerate the leftover cinnamon rolls covered for up to 1 week.  After storing the refrigerator, reheat in the microwave.