Healthier Clone of a Cinnabon

Healthier Clone of a Cinnabon
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    42

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of a classic cinnamon roll, reimagined with a lighter touch. This recipe delivers the same comforting warmth and gooey sweetness you crave, with a few smart swaps for a slightly healthier treat.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    44 g
  • Cholesterol
    53 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    153 mg
  • Sugar
    42 g
  • Fat
    14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 2 hrs 30 mins In the pan of your bread machine, combine the warm milk, eggs, melted margarine, bread flour, white sugar, and yeast in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the dough cycle and press Start. (Approximately 2-2.5 hours)

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Recipe View 10 mins Once the dough has doubled in size, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.

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Recipe View 5 mins In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the packed brown sugar and ground cinnamon.

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Recipe View 5 mins Roll the dough into a 16x21-inch rectangle. Spread 2 tablespoons of softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle generously with the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture.

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Recipe View 30 mins Carefully roll up the dough tightly and cut it into 12 equal rolls. Place the rolls in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover the pan and let the rolls rest until nearly doubled in size. (Approximately 30 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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Recipe View 15 mins Bake the rolls in the preheated oven until they are golden brown. (Approximately 15 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting: In a small bowl, beat together the softened Neufchatel cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

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Recipe View 0 mins Once the rolls are out of the oven, spread the frosting generously over the warm rolls before serving.

For an extra touch of richness, brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter immediately after baking.
If you don't have a bread machine, you can knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer until it is smooth and elastic.
Feel free to adjust the amount of cinnamon and sugar in the filling to suit your personal preference.
Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Gardner Huels

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 14 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Nina Dietrich

    The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me.

  • Victoria Altenwerth

    These were a huge hit at my brunch! Everyone loved them, and I didn't feel quite as guilty about indulging.

  • Katrina Mann

    I was skeptical about the Neufchatel, but it actually made the frosting taste even better!

  • Ernest Zemlak

    I added a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar mixture and it was amazing!

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