The Best Cinnamon Roll Recipes with Sticky Glaze

Whether you prefer soft cinnamon rolls drizzled with cream cheese icing or decadent sticky buns with pecans and brown sugar, these sweet homemade treats are the perfect way to start a wonderful day. This collection of recipes features rolled buns with a cinnamon-sugar filling, made with both yeast dough and quick ones made with store-bought puff pastry.

The best cinnamon rolls

Once you've tried homemade cinnamon rolls, you'll never want to go back to store-bought ones. Yes, they're time-consuming, but all your efforts will be rewarded with a stunning result. The secret to these perfect rolls is the moist dough with plenty of butter. The dough will be sticky, so work it on a large sheet of parchment paper to make it easier to roll when you add the cinnamon sugar filling. The finished rolls are light and pillowy soft. Drizzle them with glaze while they're still warm and enjoy!

Recipe: The best cinnamon rolls

Roll buns with sticky icing

These delicious yeast buns are filled with a sugar and cinnamon filling and topped with a sticky glaze topped with crunchy almond flakes. To ensure the buns are wonderfully light and airy, the dough is proofed twice before shaping. The first time is at room temperature for an hour, the second time is refrigerated for four hours, and then the dough needs to rise for about an hour and a half before baking. So plan ahead. The preparation process is lengthy, but it's worth it. The buns are baked in a pan with a glaze made with unrefined muscovado sugar, which, when combined with honey, imparts a wonderful caramel flavor.

Recipe: Roll buns with sticky icing

Orange Cinnamon Rolls

This simple recipe adds an unexpected citrus twist to the classic warm flavor of cinnamon rolls. Orange zest and freshly squeezed juice are added to both the dough and the icing for a bright, refreshing flavor that perfectly complements the spicy cinnamon.

Recipe: Orange Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnabon - famous cinnamon buns

The taste and aroma of cinnamon rolls always lifts the spirit, whether eaten for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack. And with this recipe, they turn out just as soft, airy, and delicious as those from the famous bakery chain. The rolls are baked with yeast dough, so they require quite a bit of rising time. Keep this in mind if you decide to bake fresh rolls for breakfast. For the filling, you only need cinnamon, sugar, and butter. Spread the filling over the rolled-out dough, roll it up, and cut into rolls. Drizzle the warm cinnamon rolls with creamy icing and enjoy their magical flavor.

Recipe: Cinnabon - famous cinnamon buns

Cinnamon and Hazelnut Buns

Crushed hazelnuts elevate the flavor of these famous cinnamon rolls. A touch of clove adds a new dimension to their sweet, spicy aroma. These rolls are incredibly delicious and will fly off the table in no time. They're also easier to bake than traditional recipes, as store-bought white bread dough with a similar texture saves you the time-consuming work of yeast dough. Defrost the dough, roll it out, and spread the filling. Roll it up, cut it into rolls, and bake them in a pan where they'll stick together after rising, making them peel off deliciously. Top the rolls with a delicious mascarpone glaze and enjoy.

Recipe: Cinnamon and Hazelnut Buns

Cinnamon Rolls or Lazy Cinnabons

Nothing compares to homemade Cinnabon cinnamon rolls, the aroma of which fills the whole house! If you're short on time but still want to bake something homemade, try this clever recipe. Your lifesaver is store-bought fresh yeast pizza dough, a great alternative to traditional cinnamon roll dough. By saving time on dough, you can make homemade glaze, and no one will guess you used a pre-made product.

Recipe: Cinnamon Rolls or Lazy Cinnabons

Sticky Puffs with Maple Caramel, Bacon, and Nuts

Maple caramel and bacon make these puff pastry buns so deliciously sticky and sweet, with salty and smoky notes. Chopped pecans add crunch and depth of flavor. The perfect treat for the fall and winter holidays!

Recipe: Sticky Puffs with Maple Caramel, Bacon, and Nuts

Cinnamon Rolls with Icing

Everyone loves fragrant cinnamon rolls, but making them is a labor-intensive process. Here's a life hack for those who don't have time to work with yeast dough or for those baking with children: take a stack of sealed Hawaiian rolls, cut each roll horizontally in half, grease with butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, seal the two halves of the rolls together again, and roll them out flat. The rolls are almost ready! All that's left is to form the roll, cut, and bake. It's best to bake in a muffin tin so the snails hold their shape. Drizzle the finished cinnamon rolls with buttercream glaze and enjoy.

Recipe: Cinnamon Rolls with Icing

Woolen bread with cinnamon and chocolate (Roll-roll)

Wool bread got its amusing name from its resemblance to a skein of wool thread. To achieve this effect, yeast dough is cut into thin strips and rolled into a log. This bread was first introduced on YouTube by Malaysian food blogger Apron, and since then, its popularity has only grown online. People have also started adding various fillings to the dough, like this cinnamon and chocolate recipe. The bread takes on the flavor of cinnamon rolls and looks very impressive.

Recipe: Woolen bread with cinnamon and chocolate (Roll-roll)

Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

These delightful buns are a more casual take on the festive red velvet cake. Soft and fluffy, these red buns, with their delicious chocolate and cinnamon flavors, are drizzled with a delicate cream cheese frosting and are sure to impress. They look bright and striking. To achieve the most vibrant red color, use gel food coloring. While these buns are easy to make, the yeast dough does require some time, so you can divide the process into two days and refrigerate the assembled buns, then bring them to room temperature and bake the next day.

Recipe: Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

Classic cinnamon rolls

Classic cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and fragrant cones filled with a mixture of butter, sugar, and cinnamon, topped with a thick layer of cream cheese icing. Follow this step-by-step recipe and you'll be able to bake Cinnabon rolls at home, just like those at the popular cafe. Only they'll be even better, filled with the warmth and comfort of home. Roll out the yeast dough into a large rectangle, spread the filling, and roll the dough into a log, then cut the log into several cones. Let them rise and bake. Drizzle the icing over the finished rolls while they're still warm.

Recipe: Classic cinnamon rolls

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

If you're a pumpkin pie spice lover, these scones are for you! The dough is made with pumpkin puree, and the filling and glaze are sprinkled with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Every bite of these scones will have that delicious flavor you crave.

Recipe: Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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Quick sticky buns made from puff pastry

Ina Garten adds extra sweetness and richness to these sticky buns with an unexpected ingredient: raisins. And the walnuts sprinkled on top create a pleasant texture contrast. The buns are baked in a large muffin tin and turn out absolutely delicious.

Recipe: Quick sticky buns made from puff pastry

Sweet pie "vitushka" with apple-cinnamon filling

This huge cinnamon roll, shaped like a pie, serves eight and is absolutely delicious and mouthwatering. It's sure to wow your guests at your party. Apple is a rather unexpected ingredient for cinnamon rolls, but the flavor is just as wonderful as apple pie.

Recipe: Sweet pie "vitushka" with apple-cinnamon filling

Glazed twist buns

These buns are perfect in every way: a light, airy crumb, a savory filling of butter, sugar, and cinnamon, a luscious creamy glaze, and a garnish of sprinkles. The buns are baked in the shape of twists rolled into a snail shape. The yeast dough is first filled with the filling, then twisted to create a beautiful pattern, and the bun is formed. Immediately drizzle the finished buns with a glaze of butter and powdered sugar and decorate with sprinkles. For this, you can use coarse decorative sugar in any color, or colored sprinkles, depending on your mood.

Recipe: Glazed twist buns

Fragrant cinnamon buns

These sweet buns are much easier to make than you think. Soft, fluffy, and fragrant, they're filled with the aroma of cinnamon with hints of vanilla and nutmeg. The finished buns are topped with a delicious condensed milk glaze. Bake them for a late Sunday breakfast, and your loved ones will be thrilled.

Recipe: Fragrant cinnamon buns

Vitushki buns with sugar, nuts and cinnamon made from yeast dough

These decadent cinnamon rolls are topped with a rich cream cheese frosting and filled with a rich, spiced filling of nuts and dark brown sugar. You'll fall in love! They're easy to make at home and are so much better than store-bought Cinnabons.

Recipe: Vitushki buns with sugar, nuts and cinnamon made from yeast dough

Sticky cinnamon buns

Classic cinnamon rolls are topped with the filling after they're baked, but Ree Drummond decided to take a different approach: baking them right in the oven, covered in a caramel pecan topping! The buns are deliciously sticky, simply divine, and a splash of Jack Daniels whiskey intensifies their flavor.

Recipe: Sticky cinnamon buns

Classic Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls are most popular in Northern Europe and North America. Sweden even celebrates Cinnamon Roll Day on October 4th. This pastry was chosen for this special occasion because Swedes associate it with homemade baked goods. But let's be honest, most bakery-made cinnamon rolls are tastier than homemade buns. Bake them according to this classic recipe, and you'll be surprised how delicious they are, just like those from the bakery. It's hard to resist the aroma of a warm cinnamon roll drizzled with icing.

Recipe: Classic Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

Vitushki buns in sticky glaze with blackberries and hazelnuts

Using store-bought puff pastry, you're one step closer to these amazing sticky buns, which are especially delicious thanks to the blackberry and hazelnut filling. And the caramel topping at the very end makes them incredibly delicious.

Recipe: Vitushki buns in sticky glaze with blackberries and hazelnuts

Italian cinnamon rolls

These wonderful Italian cinnamon rolls differ from the originals by just a couple of additional ingredients that subtly alter their flavor and aroma, resembling baked goods typical of Italian cuisine. These include ground anise seeds and orange, added to the filling, dough, and glaze. If you want to bake warm cinnamon rolls for breakfast, plan to make them two days in advance. The dough will rise slowly and gradually in the refrigerator, enhancing the flavor and texture. By the morning of the second day, the rolls will be ready to bake. Drizzle the finished rolls with orange glaze and enjoy!

Recipe: Italian cinnamon rolls

Simple sticky buns made from puff pastry

Using ready-made puff pastry simplifies the entire baking process and gives the buns a wonderfully flaky texture that will leave no one indifferent. Spread the prepared dough with a filling of butter, raisins, dried cranberries, and brown sugar, roll it up, and cut into buns. The filling will melt during baking, giving the buns a sticky, delicious surface and a deliciously moist interior.

Recipe: Simple sticky buns made from puff pastry

Cinnamon Rolls with Coffee-Maple Glaze

These delicious cinnamon rolls are a breakfast dream. Fluffy and deliciously sticky, they're made with yeast dough and topped with a sugar glaze infused with coffee and maple extract. Their luxurious aroma will definitely get you ready for the day.

Recipe: Cinnamon Rolls with Coffee-Maple Glaze

Christmas cinnamon rolls for the morning

You can certainly bake these sweet cinnamon rolls any time of year, but they're especially delicious on Christmas morning. What makes them so special? It's the amazing raisin-pecan filling! You can mix the dough and assemble the rolls the night before, put them in the refrigerator, and then let them rise on the table and bake in the morning while everyone's exchanging greetings and gifts. These rolls will only add to your holiday spirit.

Recipe: Christmas cinnamon rolls for the morning

Sticky Yeast Mini Pecan Buns

Don't let these buns seem so tiny. Trust me, each one is a true flavor bomb! They're easiest to make with store-bought yeast pie dough. Generously buttered and sprinkled with pecans, cinnamon, and sugar, they'll be as delicious as if you baked them from scratch.

Recipe: Sticky Yeast Mini Pecan Buns

Buns with orange filling

These buns are so sweet and moist thanks to an unexpected ingredient: orange confit in the filling! The glaze is also made with orange zest and freshly squeezed juice, so if you love the combination of sweetness and citrus, you're sure to love these.

Recipe: Buns with orange filling

Delicious Sticky Buns

What makes these buns so delicious is the sticky, buttery glaze that soaks into the hot crumb, making it especially moist and sweet. The buns are baked right in the glaze. Once you flip them over and drizzle them with royal icing, each bun will be coated with a sticky layer on both sides.

Recipe: Delicious Sticky Buns