Sticky Situation: 21 Cinnamon Rolls You Won’t Mind Getting Your Hands Dirty For

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Get ready to indulge in a cinnamon roll extravaganza with “Rollin’ in the Dough: 21 Cinnamon Roll Recipes That Are Totally Worth Every Bite”! If you’ve ever found yourself dreaming of warm, gooey rolls with a perfect swirl of cinnamon and sugar, this is your ultimate guide. I’ve gathered 21 mouthwatering cinnamon roll recipes that cater to every craving—from classic, ooey-gooey rolls that harken back to childhood breakfasts, to inventive twists that add a gourmet touch to your baking routine. Preheat your oven and prepare for a delicious adventure that will have you rolling in sweet, sticky bliss!

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole by The Cookin' Chicks
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Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole combines all the flavors of ooey, gooey cinnamon rolls with the convenience of a breakfast casserole! Easy to make, ready for the oven in under 10 minutes, and perfect for Christmas morning breakfast, brunch, or a weekend treat!

Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole

Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls by Cambrea Bakes
Photo Credit: Cambrea Bakes

Get ready for the ultimate breakfast treat! These bourbon maple bacon cinnamon rolls feature all of your breakfast favorites in one – maple syrup, crispy bacon, and gooey cinnamon rolls. Enjoy this sweet and salty cinnamon roll for breakfast or dessert!

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls by Savory Experiments
Photo Credit: Savory Experiments

Fluffy pumpkin cinnamon rolls are a perfect fall version of your favorite homemade cinnamon rolls. Made with real pumpkin in the dough, filled with a gooey pumpkin spice cinnamon filling, and topped with a maple cream cheese frosting, these definitely hit the spot on a chilly fall day.

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Apple Cinnamon Rolls by Sugar Pursuit
Photo Credit: Sugar Pursuit

These homemade apple cinnamon rolls, with apple cinnamon filling and soft, fluffy, and buttery dough, create the perfect sweet breakfast that you can enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea during the fall season.

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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls by Sugar Pursuit
Photo Credit: Sugar Pursuit

These strawberry cinnamon rolls are made with buttery cinnamon brioche-style dough, delicious homemade strawberry filling, and topped with a sugar glaze. They are soft and fluffy, have tons of flavor, and are perfectly sweetened.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

Cookies and Cream Cinnamon Rolls

Cookies and Cream Cinnamon Rolls by The Sassy Foodie
Photo Credit: The Sassy Foodie

Have you ever had Oreo cinnamon rolls? These Cookies and Cream Cinnamon Rolls are deliciously sweet and undeniably irresistible! It’s safe to say traditional cinnamon rolls are delicious, but add the fine crumbs of crushed Oreos along the vanilla glaze and they will make your warm rolls that much better!

Get the Recipe: Cookies and Cream Cinnamon Rolls

Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls

Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls by The Perks Of Being Us
Photo Credit: The Perks Of Being Us

You are in for a treat with these peach cobbler rolls. These are made with fresh Pearson Farm peaches. The sweetness of the peaches is just so incredible! This recipe is for 12 jumbo rolls, but you can make 24 small rolls if you would like!

Get the Recipe: Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls

Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls by Simply Scratch Made
Photo Credit: Simply Scratch Made

Soft, fluffy chocolate cinnamon roll dough, filled with a chocolate cinnamon butter and topped with chocolate icing. These are not your average cinnamon rolls.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

Cherry Cinnamon Rolls

Cherry Cinnamon Rolls by Dollop of Dough
Photo Credit: Dollop of Dough

These homemade cherry cinnamon rolls are soft and chewy with a gooey center of cinnamon sugar and homemade cherry filling. The rolls are topped with a cream cheese icing that brings them to the next level! They’re the perfect brunch treat to make for a special occasion or to celebrate cherry season.

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Maple Cinnamon Rolls

Maple Cinnamon Rolls by Zen and Honey
Photo Credit: Zen and Honey

Maple Cinnamon Rolls – are a melt in your mouth fall dessert recipe your friends and family will keep asking for more. They’re the perfect cinnamon rolls to have this fall and are made from scratch. Made with a luscious maple glaze and cinnamon maple filling, they taste absolutely amazing.

Get the Recipe: Maple Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake by Chew Out Loud
Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

When you’ve got a hankering for cinnamon rolls yet you’re short on time, this Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake is just the thing. Easy, delicious, and perfect for brunch.

Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting by Chew Out Loud
Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

This homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe will make you forget about store-bought cinnamon rolls forever. The rolls are soft and fluffy, while the cream cheese frosting is rich and delicious. You can even prep them the night before and bake them fresh in the morning, making them perfect for a weekend breakfast.

Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls by Somebody Feed Seb
Photo Credit: Somebody Feed Seb

Looking for the best cinnamon rolls? Make them with sourdough! Trendy sophistication of sourdough meets home comfort in these Soft and Fluffy Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls! Elevating the classic, these tasty treats boast the signature tanginess of sourdough, beautifully complemented by the velvety richness of cream cheese frosting.

Get the Recipe: Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Coffee Cinnamon Rolls

Coffee Cinnamon Rolls by A Baking Journey
Photo Credit: A Baking Journey

These Coffee Cinnamon Rolls make the most decadent and delicious breakfast or sweet snack. The coffee dough is filled with a coffee cinnamon filling and finished with a simple coffee icing. A coffee lover dream bake!

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Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls by Mama's On A Budget
Photo Credit: Mama’s On A Budget

These Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls are delicious in every way. Simply cook them up in your air fryer to begin enjoying!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

German Cinnamon Rolls

Franzbrötchen (German Cinnamon Rolls) by Chocolate's and Chai
Photo Credit: Chocolate’s and Chai

An easier way to make franzbrötchen – a sweet cinnamon sugar-filled pastry roll native to Hamburg, Germany. Think of it as a the lovechild of a croissant and a cinnamon bun.

Get the Recipe: German Cinnamon Rolls

Gluten Free Blueberry Sweet Rolls

Gluten Free Blueberry Sweet Rolls by The Gluten Free Austrian
Photo Credit: The Gluten Free Austrian

Gluten Free Blueberry Sweet Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting are a total game changer. Imagine soft, fluffy gluten free rolls bursting with blueberry goodness, all topped off with a tangy lemon cream cheese frosting that takes them to the next level. This small batch recipe for blueberry cinnamon rolls is perfect for a special breakfast or a cozy afternoon treat.

Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Blueberry Sweet Rolls

Bananas Foster Cinnamon Rolls

Bananas Foster Cinnamon Rolls by The Suburban Soapbox
Photo Credit: The Suburban Soapbox

Warm, sweet, and unique Bananas Foster Cinnamon Rolls are one of The Suburban Soapbox’s all time favorite breakfast treats! The homemade cinnamon roll dough is baked to fluffy perfection and filled with a boldly flavored bananas foster butter before being topped with sugary icing.

Get the Recipe: Bananas Foster Cinnamon Rolls

Vegan Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls

Vegan Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls by Anna Banana
Photo Credit: Anna Banana

These sweet potato cinnamon rolls tick all of the boxes – they’re soft, fluffy, sweet and sticky. No one will ever know they are also vegan!

Get the Recipe: Vegan Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls

Overnight Brioche Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese

Overnight Brioche Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese by Home Cooking Collective
Photo Credit: Home Cooking Collective

These overnight brioche cinnamon rolls are made from scratch using a soft and fluffy brioche dough and a sweet cream cheese glaze.

Get the Recipe: Overnight Brioche Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese

Cranberry Orange Rolls

Cranberry Orange Rolls by The Cozy Plum
Photo Credit: The Cozy Plum

Soft and fluffy Cranberry Orange Rolls filled with sweet cinnamon cranberry filling to keep the rolls gooey and delicious. Add on a slather of tangy orange cream cheese frosting for the perfect twist on a breakfast classic!

Get the Recipe: Cranberry Orange Rolls

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