A few months ago, I was at Starbucks with my wife. Since I don’t like coffee at all, I decided to order one of their bakeries for a change. I chose the cinnamon roll. And oh my goodness, I was instantly impressed! They heated up that little roll, and the smell of the cinnamon and the warm and sweet taste was absolutely amazing. On subsequent trips to Starbucks, I ordered a cinnamon roll every time, just to enjoy those incredible flavors again.
But every time I bought one, I thought, “I don’t want to spend 5 Swiss francs to buy one cinnamon roll.” I knew I could make them myself with the exact same taste and flavors, only I wanted five, six, or even seven rolls for the same price! That thought launched my research for the Ultimate Starbucks Cinnamon Roll Recipe.
I tried several times, experimenting until I created the perfect recipe right here in my own kitchen. Today is the day I want to share this delicious recipe with you! So you, too, can save your money while still enjoying the amazing taste of the best cinnamon roll right at your own home. And trust me, when you bake these, your entire apartment won’t just smell good… it will smell like a heaven of cinnamon!
The Ultimate Homemade Cinnamon Roll Recipe
This recipe is super easy to prepare and requires just a few simple steps.
Ingredients
| Section | Ingredient | Measurement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dough | Butter (Melted) | 50g | Ensure it is cool before mixing. |
| Milk | 275ml | ||
| Egg | 1 | ||
| Sugar | 1 tablespoon | ||
| Salt | 0.5 tablespoon | ||
| Vanilla Powder | 1 pack | ||
| Flour | 500g | ||
| Dry Yeast | 1 pack | ||
| Filling | Butter (Soft) | 75g | Must be super soft for spreading. |
| Brown Sugar | 100-150g | Adjust to your preferred sweetness. | |
| Cinnamon | 2 teaspoons | ||
| Frosting | Cream Cheese (e.g., Philadelphia) | 50g | |
| Butter (Melted) | 15g | Use powdered sugar for a smoother texture. | |
| Powdered Sugar | 80-100g |
Instructions (The Easy 5-Step Method)
- Prepare the Dough: Put all the ingredients listed under the “Dough” section into a bowl or the bowl of a kitchen machine. Mix everything—either by hand, with a mixer, or a kitchen machine—until you have a slightly wet dough. Cover the bowl and leave it to rise for a good hour in a warm place until it has visibly doubled in size.
- Roll and Fill: Lightly dust a flat surface with flour. Transfer the dough and use a rolling pin to flatten it into a large, rectangular shape (about 1 cm thick). Now, generously spread the super soft butter across the entire surface. Sprinkle the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture evenly over the butter. Then, carefully roll the dough up tightly from the long side.
- Cut and Rest: Use a sharp knife to cut the rolled dough into pieces that are approximately 1.5 to 2 cm thick. Place them into a baking form or dish, leaving a small distance of about 1 cm between the rolls. Cover the form again and let the rolls rest for another half hour until they unfold visibly.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees (or 175 degrees for circulating air). Put the cinnamon rolls in the middle of the oven and bake them for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are light golden brown. Take them out and let them cool down slightly.
- Frost: While the rolls are still warm, mix all the ingredients for the “Frosting” section until smooth. Drizzle or gently spread the frosting generously over the warm cinnamon rolls.
And that’s it! That’s all you need to do, and I promise you, you will have the absolute best cinnamon rolls you have ever tasted in your life. I have tried many recipes, and for me, this is by far the best version.
So, what are you waiting for? Give it a try! But be warned: there is a potential for addiction!