17+ Cinnamon Roll Recipes for Every Occasion
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17+ Cinnamon Roll Recipes for Every Occasion
If you ask me, there’s never a bad time for a cinnamon roll—especially when they’re warm, gooey, and made with love. This roundup of 17+ Cinnamon Roll Recipes has something for every occasion, from weekend brunch to holiday mornings and everything in between! Vegan, Gluten-free, Overnight Options.
Cinnamon rolls are actually where it all began for Orchids + Sweet Tea! My OG cinnamon roll recipe was one of the first to go viral, and honestly, I had no idea how much people loved homemade rolls as much as I did. That one recipe sparked everything—and let’s just say, once I saw how many of y’all were making it, there was no turning back.
Since then, I’ve shared all my best tips and tricks for making the fluffiest cinnamon rolls ever—think soft, brioche-style dough, cozy spice blends, and fun flavor twists that go way beyond the classic. Whether you’re all about the classic or want to switch things up, there’s something here you’re gonna love.
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- Perfect Occasions For Cinnamon Rolls
- 17+ Cinnamon Roll Recipes for Every Occasion
- 1. The Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
- 2. Biscoff Cookie Butter Cinnamon Rolls
- 3. Giant Maple Bacon Cinnamon Roll
- 4. Strawberry Shortcake Cinnamon Rolls
- 5. Southern-Style Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls
- 6. Fluffy Homemade Orange Cinnamon Rolls
- 7. Homemade Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
- 8. My Hubby's Fave Blueberry Pie Cinnamon Rolls
- 9. Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
- 10. Vegan Chai Latte Cinnamon Rolls
- 11. Strawberry Sweet Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze
- 12. Homemade Vegan Confetti Cinnamon Rolls
- 13. Vegan Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls
- 14. Homemade Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls
- 15. Best Vegan Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
- Holiday Cinnamon Rolls
- 16. Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls
- 17. Fluffy Holiday Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
- 18. Fluffy Overnight Apple Butter Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
- Tips For Making The Perfect Cinnamon Rolls
- Common Q + A's About Cinnamon Rolls
- More Roundups You Will LOVE
- MADE OUR RECIPE(S)?
Perfect Occasions For Cinnamon Rolls
These events are a great excuse to eat cinnamon rolls!
- Weekend brunch
- Lazy afternoons
- Special celebrations – Birthdays, anniversaries, holiday gatherings you name it!
- Barbecues + potlucks
- Kids sleepovers
- Graduations
- Baby showers
- Dinner parties
- Actually, any time is a good time for cinnamon rolls, right (much like cake)? Bake away for a little weekday pep-up!
17+ Cinnamon Roll Recipes for Every Occasion
Hope you find a new favorite in this sweet lineup of cinnamon roll recipes—happy cinnamon roll baking!
1. The Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
The ultimate easy cinnamon roll recipe, your go-to for the Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls! These rolls are pure magic, thanks to a simple and quick dough that creates fluffy and mouthwatering perfection. Brace yourself for the heavenly taste of the sweet cinnamon filling generously swirling inside each roll. Gluten-Free, Vegan, Overnight + Airfryer Option.
2. Biscoff Cookie Butter Cinnamon Rolls
Imagine combining the best of two worlds --- the buttery, caramel flavor of Biscoff cookies and the warm, gooey goodness of cinnamon rolls. These Biscoff Cookie Butter Cinnamon Rolls are a delicious twist on classic cinnamon rolls, bursting with comforting spice flavor. Satisfying recipe that feels more like "dessert for breakfast" when enjoyed in the mornings. Added crushed Biscoff cookies create a beautiful crunch for the final bite. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day. Dairy-free, Vegan + Overnight Option.
3. Giant Maple Bacon Cinnamon Roll
This Giant Maple Bacon Cinnamon Roll is what brunch dreams are made of—fluffy, buttery dough rolled up with cinnamon sugar, crispy bacon, and finished with a maple glaze that’s straight-up drool-worthy. It’s over-the-top in all the right ways and perfect for sharing… or not. Gluten-free + Overnight Option.
4. Strawberry Shortcake Cinnamon Rolls
Imagine combining the best of two worlds --- the sweet, juicy flavor of strawberry shortcake and the warm, gooey goodness of cinnamon rolls. These Strawberry Shortcake Cinnamon Rolls are a delicious twist on classic cinnamon rolls, bursting with fresh strawberry goodness. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day. Gluten-free, Vegan + Overnight Option.
5. Southern-Style Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls
These Southern-Style Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect addition to your baking list. Fluffy cloud-like cinnamon rolls meet the classic deliciously Southern spiced carrot cake, a match made in oven-heaven. They are most certainly not your traditional cinnamon rolls and the bold carrot cake flavor won't disappoint.
6. Fluffy Homemade Orange Cinnamon Rolls
These Fluffy Homemade Orange Cinnamon Rolls are almost better than their classic counter parts–--seriously! Each roll boasts of it's brioche-like feel, fluffiness, tenderness with bold orange flavor and comes smothered in a rich, but perfectly orange-flavored glaze/frosting that won't disappoint. Truly the best breakfast, brunch, or dessert situation for the entire family during any season, especially citrus season. Overnight, Vegan, + Gluten-free options available.
7. Homemade Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
These Homemade Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls with cream cheese frosting have a fluffy, moist texture and make for a decadent family-friendly breakfast! These big, fluffy rolls are made with an airy homemade banana flavored dough stuffed with gooey-sweet cinnamon filling and topped with a light, yet creamy homemade cream cheese frosting. These rolls freeze beautifully, so this is a great make-ahead dish. Overnight, Air Fryer, Gluten-Free + Vegan options are available for all our plant-based and gluten-sensitive friends.
8. My Hubby's Fave Blueberry Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Treat your taste buds to a delightful surprise with our My Hubby's Fave Blueberry Pie Cinnamon Rolls! Bursting with the sweet, tangy flavor of blueberry pie filling and the comforting warmth of cinnamon, these soft + fluffy rolls are a guaranteed hit. Whether you're serving them for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they're sure to be a favorite with your loved ones. Gluten-free, Vegan + Overnight Option.
9. Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
If you're a fan of cinnamon rolls, you'll be blown away by the deliciousness of my Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls recipe! Crafted from a homemade pumpkin yeast dough, filled with a delectable pumpkin spice mixture, and generously drizzled with a heavenly maple glaze, these plant-based cinnamon treats are the ultimate Fall indulgence. In just a few hours, you can savor a freshly baked delight with all the cozy flavors of Autumn. Gluten-free option
10. Vegan Chai Latte Cinnamon Rolls
These Vegan Chai Latte Cinnamon Rolls are spot-on for the fall and winter seasons. They’re incredibly fluffy, soft, thick, perfectly sweet, and truly melt in your mouth with each bite. Not your typical cinnamon roll, this recipe is infused and topped with a luscious chai latte glaze that will make you completely cinnamon-roll obsessed. Overnight + Gluten-Free options.
11. Strawberry Sweet Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze
These Strawberry Sweet Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze are made in the style of a cinnamon roll, but they use the fresh fruits of summertime! A tender, risen dough is mixed from scratch before filling with a lemon-strawberry mix. These rolls are then glazed with a tart cream cheese frosting that will make your mouth water!
12. Homemade Vegan Confetti Cinnamon Rolls
Homemade Vegan Confetti Cinnamon Rolls with a delicious, velvety strawberry frosting. These rolls are literally the best thing that I've made in awhile because they are super fluffy, soft, and brioche-like in texture, making for the perfect melt-in-your-mouth situation. It's for sure the best family-favorite sweet treat all warm weather season long.
13. Vegan Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls
These Vegan Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls with a Maple Pecan Glaze are something right out of a sweet treat magazine. They are fluffy, soft, thick, sweet, and surely does just melt in your mouth with every bite. Not being your typical Cinnamon Roll, this recipe is topped with a mouth-watering Maple Pecan Glaze that will leave you 'Cinnamon Roll obsessed'. . All dairy-free and vegan ingredients. Gluten-free + Overnight options.
14. Homemade Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls
If you're a lover of Fall spices and sweet flavor, then these Homemade Pumpkin Chai Cinnamon Rolls are the best thing you’ll ever taste–seriously! Thick, fluffy, tender, brioche-like rolls that come completely smothered in a rich, but light chai spice cream cheese glaze. Hands down------these cinnamon rolls are sure to be the newest Fall craze! Overnight, Gluten-Free, + Vegan options.
15. Best Vegan Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Get ready to dive into these heavenly The Best Vegan Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls. They're a perfect blend of sweet apple goodness and that cozy cinnamon warmth, all wrapped up in the softest, fluffiest dough you can imagine. And let's not forget that silky maple glaze on top! And the best part? You prep them overnight, so when morning comes around, you're met with the most amazing aroma and the easiest, hassle-free baking--- Pure, freshly baked perfection! Completely Dairy-free + Vegan. Gluten-free, Overnight, + Air-frying options!
Holiday Cinnamon Rolls
16. Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls
Ready in under an hour these ultra-soft + fluffy homemade Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls are a festive twist on a classic favorite. Swirled with a heavenly blend of warming spices—they're a comforting delight! But here's the real star: The decadent Eggnog Cream Cheese frosting that crowns each roll, adding a rich and creamy touch that perfectly complements the spiced goodness within. And, beginner bakers, have no fear, because this holiday recipe is easy, easy, easy! Gluten-Free, Air-frying + Overnight Option.
17. Fluffy Holiday Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
These Fluffy Holiday Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect blend of cozy and festive! Soft, warm rolls swirled with cinnamon, then topped with a creamy eggnog glaze—it's a holiday treat that feels like a celebration in every bite. Whether you're baking for a family breakfast or a holiday gathering, these rolls are sure to spread some cheer! Overnight + Gluten-free Option.
18. Fluffy Overnight Apple Butter Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
If you’re a lover of warm, comforting flavors, then these Fluffy Overnight Apple Butter Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls are the best thing you’ll ever taste–seriously! Nobody just 'likes' these overnight cinnamon rolls they LOVE them. Not only are they super thick, fluffy, tender, brioche-like rolls, but they come completely bursting with apple butter flavor and smothered in a rich, but light eggnog cream cheese glaze. Hands down——these cinnamon rolls will be the newest Holiday craze! Easy make-ahead and overnight dessert choice.
Tips For Making The Perfect Cinnamon Rolls
Due to many delicious attempts at perfecting this recipe, I have come across some very helpful tips that will ensure a perfectly baked strawberry shortcake cinnamon roll.
NEVER OVERHEAT THE MILK!
It is so important that your milk is warm but NOT hot! It should be warm to the touch. If you find that your milk has overheated, allow it to cool before adding the yeast. Milk that is too hot will kill the yeast, and you won't get the big, fluffy rise in the dough. We want these rolls super fluffy, and that's only possible when the yeast is bloomed properly.
USE VERY SOFT BUTTER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
Like in most baking, room-temperature ingredients mix better than cold ingredients. Beat in your butter while it is completely at room temperature for a seamless, tender texture.
DO NOT WORRY ABOUT OVER-MIXING
I know it sounds weird, but hear me out. With cakes and cookies, you never want to overwork the dough because working develops the gluten in the flour. Gluten development leads to a chewy, unpleasant texture in cakes and cookies, making them dense and heavy. Because cinnamon rolls use a yeast dough, it is required to develop the gluten in the dough. The yeast brings elasticity that lightens and fluffs the dough, much like bread dough. When making these rolls, keep on mixing even after you think you've mixed enough!
RISE THE DOUGH OVERNIGHT
While I developed this recipe as a quick-bake cinnamon roll, more flavor develops in the dough if you allow it to rise overnight. The dough has more time to rise, leading to a more developed, yeast-bread flavor. This yeast flavor is a perfect pairing with the sweet filling and frosting.
USE A BREAD FLOUR MIX
After much trial and tribulation, I have found that a mix of bread flour and all-purpose flour is the perfect combination for cinnamon rolls. The bread flour gives a tender, thick, brioche-like texture that I think is perfect for this dish.
ROLL THEM UP TIGHT!
A loose roll will fall apart upon slicing and bake unevenly. Instead, begin with a very tight roll and keep that momentum throughout the roll. The dough is sturdy and can handle being rolled tightly due to its elasticity.
Common Q + A's About Cinnamon Rolls
Ready to ditch the traditional knife and embrace a quirky method for cutting sweet rolls? It's time to bring out the dental floss. Yes, you read that right! Unflavored dental floss is the secret weapon for perfectly sliced cinnamon rolls.
Why? Because it slices from the inside out, avoiding any squishing mishaps that can happen with a regular knife. Simply run it along the bottom of the rolls, and cross the two ends over each other. Give it a pull, and voila! Your perfectly sliced cinnamon rolls are ready to bake. But if you're using a knife, remember to channel your inner lumberjack and saw gently back and forth without squishing the rolls.
If you don’t want to make your rolls on the same day, you can simply follow all steps (including the initial 1+ hour rise) and after cutting rolls and placing them into your baking pan, just cover them tightly (using foil paper of plastic wrap) and refrigerate them overnight or for 8-12 hours instead. The following day, remove from refrigerator and keeping them covered, let cinnamon rolls rise at room temp 1 to 1 ½ hours.
Basically, the main reason why your rolls aren't rising is because the yeast didn't fully activate as it should. All in all, your ingredients were TOO HOT or TOO COLD for the yeast to create a warm enough environment to do it's thing and "activate".
However, when using Rapid-rise or quick-rise yeast, it's usually easier to maneuver since it doesn't necessarily need to be "bloomed" before using. It's not dormant as regular active dry yeast, which makes it more convenient!
Cinnamon rolls can be kept fresh at room temperature when tightly wrapped or sealed for up to 3 days. Fresh for up to 1 week in the refrigerator. Baked rolls can be frozen up to 2 months.
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