Cicis Pizza Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Craving the perfect cinnamon rolls? Try this Cici’s Pizza Cinnamon Rolls recipe! With a soft, fluffy dough, cinnamon-brown sugar filling, and rich cream cheese frosting, these rolls are sure to impress. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or any occasion, they’re easy to make and irresistible.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk and spatula
- Rolling Pin
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Stand mixer
Ingredients
Forthe Dough
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour +3 tbsp if needed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup water
Forthe Filling
- ¼ cup very soft butter
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Forthe Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp butter softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt until well combined.
- Heat Wet Ingredients: In a saucepan, warm the milk and melt the butter. Stir in vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Let it cool to lukewarm.
- Form the Dough: Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix in the egg and water until the dough forms. If it’s too sticky, add up to 3 tablespoons of flour.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes by hand or 6-8 minutes in a stand mixer until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for 1½ to 2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Roll and Fill: Roll dough into a 10x15-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the softened butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture.
- Shape the Rolls: Roll the dough tightly, pinch the seam, and cut into 8-12 rolls. Place in a greased 14x8-inch pan lined with parchment paper.
- Second Rise: Cover and let the rolls rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Frost the rolls once they’ve cooled for about 25 minutes.
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Notes
- Serve Warm: Perfect with coffee, cocoa, or after pizza night.
- Store: Airtight container for 2 days at room temp, 5 days in the fridge, or freeze unfrosted rolls for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Microwave 15–20 seconds for that gooey, bakery-fresh taste.