Dessert

Christmas Cinnamon Rolls: 6 Steps to Irresistible Joy Recipe

Byanna orden December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Introduction

These Christmas Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect festive treat to fill your home with warmth and joy. Soft, tender, and bursting with cinnamon flavor, they’re an irresistible delight that’s perfect for holiday mornings or gatherings.

The image shows four cinnamon rolls on a wooden board placed on a white marbled surface. Each roll has a soft, golden-brown dough base as the bottom layer, with a darker cinnamon swirl layer visibly spiraling within. The top layer is covered with a shiny, white glaze that drips slightly over the edges, giving a moist and sweet look. The rolls appear fluffy and slightly raised, with the glaze unevenly spread in a natural way. The background is softly blurred, focusing on the cinnamon rolls close up. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast becomes frothy.
Step 2: Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well to combine.
Step 3: Gradually add the flour, stirring until a dough forms.
Step 4: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Step 5: Place the dough in a bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until it doubles in size.
Step 6: Roll out the dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
Step 7: Spread softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture on top.
Step 8: Carefully roll the dough tightly from one long edge to the other, then cut into individual rolls.
Step 9: Place the rolls in a greased baking pan and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Step 10: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
Step 11: Mix powdered sugar and vanilla extract to create a glaze. Drizzle it over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra fluffy rolls, add a bit of melted butter while kneading the dough.
Try adding chopped nuts or raisins to the filling for added texture and flavor.
Use cream cheese frosting instead of glaze for a richer finish.
Make sure your milk isn’t too hot when mixing with yeast to avoid killing the yeast.

Storage

Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze individually wrapped rolls for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven before serving to restore softness.

How to Serve

The image shows three cinnamon rolls on a white plate, each with two visible layers of soft, light golden dough and a dark brown spiral of cinnamon sugar running through the center. The tops of the rolls are lightly browned and generously covered with a white glaze that is drizzled unevenly, creating a shiny texture. The rolls are close together, occupying most of the plate, which rests on a white marbled surface with natural light highlighting the glistening glaze and soft bread texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast?

Yes, you can substitute instant yeast for active dry yeast, but skip the mixing step with warm milk. Instead, add it directly to the flour and proceed with the recipe.