Description
Homemade cinnamon rolls with funfetti cinnamon rolls offer a playful twist on classic breakfast pastries. Sprinkled with colorful confetti and drizzled with sweet glaze, these delightful treats will satisfy sweet cravings and bring joy to your morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups (438g-500g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240g) whole milk
- 2 ¼ tsps (7g, ¼ oz) instant dry yeast
- 1 large egg, room temperature and beaten
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup (56g) butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (175g) rainbow sprinkles
- 1 tbsp (6g) ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp (6g) salt
- 1 cup (125g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp (15g) whole milk
- 1 tsp (4g) vanilla extract
- 1 tsp (4g) almond extract
- 1 tsp (3g) cornstarch (optional)
- ¼ tsp (1g) salt
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Combine flour, instant yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Warm milk with butter and sugar until fully melted, then integrate into dry ingredients using a dough hook to create a smooth, elastic mixture.
- Resting and Rolling: Let dough rest for 10 minutes, then generously flour the work surface. Roll into a rectangular shape, carefully distributing rainbow sprinkles across the surface and gently pressing them into the dough.
- Filling and Shaping: Melt butter and spread evenly, leaving a small border. Distribute the cinnamon mixture (brown sugar, ground cinnamon, cornstarch) uniformly. Tightly roll the dough into a compact log, then slice into nine even portions using dental floss or a sharp knife.
- Rising and Baking: Place rolls in a greased square pan, allowing them to rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake until achieving a golden-brown appearance.
- Frosting Finale: Whip butter with vanilla and almond extracts until smooth. Gradually blend in powdered sugar and milk to create a creamy frosting. Once rolls have cooled slightly, generously drape with the prepared vanilla frosting and serve warm.
Notes
- Dough Precision: Keep dough slightly tacky for soft, tender rolls; add minimal flour to prevent dryness.
- Temperature Control: Use warm (not hot) milk to activate yeast without killing it, ensuring proper dough rise.
- Cutting Technique: Utilize dental floss for clean, even roll slices without squishing the delicate dough.
- Sprinkle Strategy: Gently press rainbow sprinkles into dough to prevent falling off during baking and rolling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg