Cinnadiction Cinnamon Rolls

These Cinnadiction Cinnamon Rolls are your new favorite breakfast treat or anytime indulgence. They’re perfectly soft, sweet, and gooey, with a warm cinnamon filling and a luscious vegan cream cheese icing. Make these for special occasions, brunch, or whenever the craving strikes!

Why You’ll Love Cinnadiction Cinnamon Rolls

  • Soft & Fluffy Dough: The yeast-based dough creates a perfect, tender roll with just the right amount of chew.
  • Sweet & Spiced Filling: Packed with brown sugar and cinnamon, the filling melts into the dough as it bakes.
  • Rich Cream Cheese Icing: The perfect finish to these rolls, the icing is smooth, creamy, and melts slightly over the warm rolls.

What You Need to Make Cinnadiction Cinnamon Rolls

For the Dough

  • Dry Active Yeast: 2 ¼ teaspoons (or one packet)
  • Warm Water: 1 cup (for activating the yeast)
  • Flax Meal: 2 tablespoons (for a flax egg replacement)
  • Water: ¼ cup (for the flax egg)
  • Organic Cane Sugar: ½ cup (for sweetness)
  • Vegan Butter: ⅓ cup, melted (for richness)
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon (for flavor balance)
  • All-Purpose Flour: 4 cups (for the dough base)
  • Canola Oil or Cooking Spray: (for greasing)

For the Filling

  • Brown Sugar: 1 cup, packed (for sweetness)
  • Cinnamon: 3 tablespoons (for flavor)
  • Vegan Butter: ½ cup, melted (to combine with sugar and cinnamon)

For the Icing

  • Vegan Butter: 6 tablespoons (for creaminess)
  • Organic Confectioners Sugar: 1 ½ cups (for sweetness)
  • Vegan Cream Cheese: ¼ cup (for tang and richness)
  • Vanilla Extract: ½ teaspoon (for flavor)
  • Sea Salt: 2 pinches (for balance)

How to Make Cinnadiction Cinnamon Rolls

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

  1. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, whisk together the yeast and warm water. Set aside for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Make the Flax Egg: In another small bowl, mix flax meal and water. Let sit for 5 minutes until thickened.
  3. Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl (or bowl of a stand mixer), combine the sugar, melted butter, salt, flour, yeast mixture, and flax mixture. Mix until well combined.
  4. Knead the Dough: Knead on a floured surface or in a stand mixer with a dough hook until the dough is stiff and elastic.
  5. Let Dough Rise: Place the dough into a well-oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it sit in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 2: Assemble the Rolls

  1. Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with canola oil or cooking spray.
  2. Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 16-inch long by 12-inch wide rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
  3. Add the Filling: Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter together. Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
  4. Roll & Cut: Starting with the long edge, roll the dough tightly from bottom to top. Cut into 12 equal pieces, about 1 ½ inches each.
  5. Arrange Rolls: Place the rolls cut side up in the prepared pan, 4 rows with 3 rolls each. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 3: Bake the Rolls

  1. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops are lightly browned.
  2. Cool: Let the rolls cool for 20 minutes before icing.

Step 4: Make & Apply the Icing

  1. Make the Icing: In a bowl, mix together the vegan butter, confectioners sugar, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and sea salt until smooth and creamy.
  2. Spread the Icing: Spread over the tops of the slightly cooled rolls. The icing will melt slightly over the rolls.
  3. Serve Warm: Allow the icing to solidify for about 30 minutes before serving warm.

Tips for Making the Perfect Cinnamon Rolls

  • Perfect Dough Rise: Let the dough rise in a warm place; a slightly preheated (but turned off) oven works great.
  • Even Filling Distribution: Use a spatula to evenly spread the filling over the dough to ensure every bite is flavorful.
  • Make Ahead Option: To make ahead, let the assembled rolls rise, then cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Bake the next day as instructed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different egg replacer?

Yes, you can use other vegan egg substitutes like chia seeds or store-bought egg replacers, but flax meal works best for this dough.

Can I freeze these cinnamon rolls?

Absolutely! You can freeze the unbaked rolls after shaping, or the baked and iced rolls. Just thaw and warm before serving.

How should I store leftovers?

Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat before serving for best results.

Cinnadiction Rolls

These Cinnadiction Cinnamon Rolls are fluffy, sweet, and a delightful addition to any breakfast or brunch spread. With a melt-in-your-mouth filling and rich cream cheese icing, these rolls are sure to impress anyone lucky enough to grab a bite. Make them ahead or enjoy them fresh out of the oven—they’re simply irresistible!

Ingredients
  

For the Dough:

  • 2 ¼ teaspoon dry active yeast 1 xx ounce packet
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons flax meal
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup organic cane sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegan butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • Canola oil or cooking spray

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter melted

For the Icing:

  • 6 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 1 1/2 cups organic confectioners sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 pinches sea salt

Instructions
 

  • To Make the Dough: In a bowl whisk together the yeast and water, set aside for 10 minutes until foam forms. In another bowl combine the flax meal and water and set aside for 5 minutes until thickened.
  • In a mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer combine the sugar, butter, salt, flour, yeast mixture and flax mixture. Mix until everything is well combined and then knead on a floured surface or in a stand mixer with a dough hook until a stiff elastic dough has formed. Place the dough into a well-oiled bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel, let sit in a warm place for one hour until the dough doubles in size.
  • Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish with canola oil or cooking spray.
  • Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface, until it is 16 inches long by 12 inches wide. It should be about ¼ inch thick.
  • To Make the Filling: Mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon and butter until well combined and spread the filling evenly over the surface of the dough. With the long edge toward you, roll the dough up from the bottom to the top as tight and evenly as possible. Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces, roughly 1 1/2 inch cuts.
  • Place the rolls, cut side up into the prepared pan, 4 rows with 3 rolls in each with some space between each of them. Cover with a kitchen towel and let sit in a warm place until they have risen and expanded, about 20 minutes. While they are rising preheat the oven to 350°
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops are lightly browned, let cool for 20 minutes.
  • To Make the Icing: combine the butter, sugar, cream cheese, vanilla and salt in a bowl and use a stand or hand mixer to mix everything together until creamy and smooth.
  • Spread the icing over the tops of the rolls, it will melt a little, let sit for 30 minutes to solidify.
  • Serve immediately while they are still warm.

Notes

Make ahead hack; after the assembled unbaked rolls have risen, cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Remove plastic wrap and bake the next day, according to recipe instructions.
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These Cinnadiction Cinnamon Rolls are fluffy, sweet, and a delightful addition to any breakfast or brunch spread. With a melt-in-your-mouth filling and rich cream cheese icing, these rolls are sure to impress anyone lucky enough to grab a bite. Make them ahead or enjoy them fresh out of the oven—they’re simply irresistible!

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