Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls, where fluffy dough meets a sweet cinnamon filling and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for brunch or celebrations, these rolls are a festive treat that’ll bring joy to any table. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they’re sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup colorful sprinkles (jimmies or nonpareils)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until frothy (5–10 minutes).
- Create the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Add melted butter and activated yeast mixture; stir until combined.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Prepare the Filling: Mix softened butter, cinnamon, sugar, and sprinkles in a bowl; spread evenly over rolled-out dough.
- Shape & Bake: Roll into a log, slice into about 12 pieces, place in a greased baking dish, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Glaze & Serve: Cool slightly before drizzling with glaze made from powdered sugar mixed with vanilla extract and enough milk for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg