Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful and indulgent breakfast or dessert. These fluffy rolls are filled with a warm and fragrant brown butter and cinnamon sugar filling and topped with a rich and creamy frosting. The combination of flavors and textures is truly irresistible.
Why You'll Love This Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
The rich and nutty flavor of brown butter complements the warm spices and sweetness of the cinnamon filling, creating a truly irresistible combination. These fluffy and soft rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert.
Ingredients Overview
To make these cinnamon rolls, you'll need all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, yeast, milk, egg, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, and powdered sugar. Follow the instructions to brown the butter for the rolls and the filling first, and allow it to cool down before using it in the recipe.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls
The process of making brown butter cinnamon rolls may seem a bit more involved than traditional cinnamon rolls, but the extra effort is well worth it. It's really just the extra time to brown and then cool the butter. The rich, nutty flavor of brown butter adds a depth of flavor that is simply unmatched.
Step 1: Place the butter for the dough in a skillet and cook on the stove, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes until butter is caramel colored. Cool to room temperature before using.
Step 2: Add warm milk to the bowl of your stand mixer, sprinkle the yeast on top and gently stir. Add egg, brown butter, salt, and sugar. Mix until well incorporated.Add flour 1 cup at a time and knead with the dough hook to your stand mixer for 2-3 minutes. Dough should still be sticky
Step 3: Grease a glass bowl and transfer dough to the greased bowl, cover and set in a draft free location for 1- 2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling.
Step 4: Place the butter for the filling in a skillet and cook on the stove, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes until butter is caramel colored. Cool to room temperature before using.
Step 5: For the filling, add ¾ cup brown butter to a medium mixing bowl with cinnamon and brown sugar. Whisk together until well incorporated.
Step 6: Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray, or grease with butter. Once dough has risen, transfer to a lightly floured surface and roll into a 12x 20 rectangle.
Step 7: Spread filling evenly across the dough and roll the dough jelly roll style. Cut rolled dough into 12 even pieces.
Step 8: Place cut cinnamon roll pieces in the prepared baking dish and let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350℉ while the cinnamon rolls are rising.
Step 9: Once risen drizzle ½ cup of heavy cream across the cinnamon rolls and bake for 30 minutes.
Step 10: While the cinnamon rolls are baking, prepare the icing by whisking together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until well incorporated. Let cinnamon rolls cool for 10-15 minutes and spread icing across the top of the cinnamon rolls.
These fluffy and soft rolls are perfect for any occasion, from a leisurely weekend brunch to a special celebration. The buttery aroma and sweet taste make them a perfect indulgence for any occasion.
Whether you're serving them for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert, these cinnamon rolls are sure to be a hit.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations or substitutions when making these cinnamon rolls with brown butter.
- Add other spices to the cinnamon filling, such as nutmeg or cardamom.
- You can also substitute Apple Pie Spice or Pumpkin Pie Spice for the cinnamon in this recipe.
- Experiment with different frostings, such as cream cheese or butterscotch.
- Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the filling..
Tips for Success
Here are a few tips for making this brown butter cinnamon roll recipe:
- Use warm milk to activate the yeast.
- Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place.
- Let the cinnamon rolls cool completely before adding the glaze.
Storage Options
- Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- You can freeze baked cinnamon rolls for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat.
- You can freeze the unbaked cinnamon rolls. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and let rise before baking.
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- Cinnamon Bagels with Cinnamon Crunch Topping
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight. Let it rise in the refrigerator for a longer period.
Bread flour is best for this recipe, but you can also use all-purpose flour.
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Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup butter browned in a skillet and cooled to room temp
- 1 cup milk warmed to 105 to 110℉
- 1 package active dry yeast 2 ¼ teaspoon
- 3 eggs
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
Filling Ingredients:
- ¾ cup butter browned in a skillet and cooled to room temp
- 1 ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoon cinnamon
Icing Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 5 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
Make The Brown Butter
- Place the butter for the dough in a skillet and cook on the stove, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes until butter is caramel colored. Cool to room temperature before using.
Make The Dough
- Add warm milk to the bowl of your stand mixer, sprinkle the yeast on top and gently stir.
- Add egg, brown butter, salt, and sugar. Mix until well incorporated.
- Add flour 1 cup at a time and knead with the dough hook to your stand mixer for 2-3 minutes. Dough should still be sticky
- Grease a glass bowl and transfer dough to the greased bowl, cover and set in a draft free location for 1- 2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the filling
Make The Filling
- Place the butter for the filling in a skillet and cook on the stove, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes until butter is caramel colored. Cool to room temperature before using.
- For the filling, add ¾ cup brown butter to a medium mixing bowl with cinnamon and brown sugar. Whisk together until well incorporated.
Assemble the Cinnamon Rolls
- Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray, or grease with butter.
- Once dough has risen, transfer to a lightly floured surface and roll into a 12x 20 rectangle.
- Spread filling evenly across the dough and roll the dough jelly roll style. Cut rolled dough into 12 even pieces.
- Place cut cinnamon roll pieces in the prepared baking dish and let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350℉ while the cinnamon rolls are rising.
- Once risen drizzle ½ cup of heavy cream across the cinnamon rolls and bake for 30 minutes.
Make The Icing
- While the cinnamon rolls are baking, prepare the icing by whisking together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until well incorporated.
- Let cinnamon rolls cool for 10-15 minutes and spread icing across the top of the cinnamon rolls.
Kelly says
Delicious, I'm making this again!