Cinnamon Roll With Vanilla Frosting Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible aroma and taste of Grandma's secret 1959 cinnamon roll recipe! These fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth rolls are made with a rich, buttery dough and generously topped with a sweet and creamy vanilla frosting. A family favorite, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special occasion. Freezes beautifully for later enjoyment, simply reheat in the microwave. Pro-tip: Prepare the dough ahead and refrigerate overnight for even better flavor!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 140 mins
Calories 540.3 kcal
Protein 18g
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Ingredients for Cinnamon Roll With Vanilla Frosting

  • Dry Yeast
  • Warm Water
  • Shortening
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar, for filling
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk, for frosting (add as needed to reach desired consistency)
  • Egg
  • Sifted Flour
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened, for frosting
  • Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup ground cinnamon
  • Raisins
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, for frosting
  • Vanilla

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How to Make Cinnamon Roll With Vanilla Frosting

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add eggs, melted butter, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat well.
  3. Gradually add flour, kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic (about 8-10 minutes).
  4. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough and roll it out into a 12x18 inch rectangle.
  6. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture.
  7. Tightly roll the dough up from the long side.
  8. Cut the roll into 12 equal slices.
  9. Place the rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  10. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. While rolls are baking, prepare the frosting.
  13. In a medium bowl, beat together powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract and milk until smooth and creamy.
  14. Drizzle frosting over warm rolls and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

151g

Fat

25g

Carbs

29g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cinnamon Roll With Vanilla Frosting?

Cinnamon Roll With Vanilla Frosting takes about 200 minutes from start to finish — roughly 60 minutes to prepare and 140 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cinnamon Roll With Vanilla Frosting?

Cinnamon Roll With Vanilla Frosting has approximately 540.3 calories per serving, with about 18 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cinnamon Roll With Vanilla Frosting?

The key ingredients for Cinnamon Roll With Vanilla Frosting are Dry Yeast, Warm Water, Shortening, Sugar, Salt, Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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