15 Cinnamon Roll Recipes That Will Make You Wanna Jump Right Out of Bed
Updated on March 13, 2023
Start your mornings off with a bit more pep in your step and with a smile on your face by serving up one of these sweet bites. The family – including the kiddos – will be excited to try one of these delicious treats, even when the Monday blues roll in. From savory to sweet, there’s a little something for everything to be satisfied with.
1. Classic
We had to start off our list of cinnamon roll recipes with a classic one! And Sallys Baking Addiction has one of the best. Hop on over now and check out this from-scratch tutorial.
2. Twister Dunkers
Deliciously Yum! turned those rolls into dunkers! Dunk them in coffee, tea, syrup, icing, chocolate, caramel, or anything else your heart desires. How yummy would these be on Christmas morning or as an early birthday treat!
3. Bacon
Who loves bacon? Well, if you’re a bacon lover like most of the rest of the world, then you’re going to love these cinnamon buns we found over at Taste of Home. Yes, the bacon is swirled right inside.
4. Banana Bread
Minimalist Baker went with a banana bread base and turned it into a cinnamon roll for us to droll over. Turning two of our favorite baked goods into one breakfast bite seems like quite the delicious innovation. Check out the recipe after you take the leap!
5. Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter
Love & Olive Oil added some chocolate and peanut butter to their rolls. If you’re looking for an extra special way for the family to wake up or something to use as a unique dessert at brunch, this is it!
6. French Toast Casserole
Lemon Tree Dwelling turned those cinnamon rolls into a french toast version and then compiled it into a casserole. This really is a great dish to make for Christmas morning with the family or at the next brunch time get-together. And it’s truly so simple to recreate.
7. Vegan Pumpkin
If you’re looking for something to welcome in fall, these pumpkin rolls from Minimalist Baker may just catch your eye. They’re vegan too so they’re perfect for an even larger variety of people!
8. Orange Raspberry Swirl
If you’re looking for a special sweetness with a bit of a tart bite, then this orange raspberry swirl will definitely hit the spot. This is a great way to bring in the warmness and fullness to your summer morning. Check out all the details over at Whole and Heavenly Oven.
9. Toffee Apple
Taste of Home created a pan of toffee apple cinnamon rolls that look and sound so yummy. Serve this up with a warm cup of coffee to really put some pep in your step come the wee morning hours. Just imagine how amazing these will make the house smell too!
10. Cake Batter
These really do look like the perfect birthday breakfast idea, don’t you think? Check out the recipe over at Chef in Training. The kiddos will really love to have these on any special morning of the week.
11. Chocolate Walnut
The Little Epicurean went with the classic combination of chocolate walnut. It’s a rich, indulgent treat that you’ll be loving with your hot cup of coffee in the morning or even in the afternoon.
12. Apple Pecan
Here’s another yummy, fall-inspired cinnamon roll recipe and this time we found it at Taste of Home. This apple pecan treat is reminiscent of a good slice of apple pie but one that you can have for breakfast! Serve up with some syrup or icing on the side.
13. Blueberry
Blueberries are always a good addition to your baked goods. I mean, look at how delicious these rolls look! You’ll just have to hop on over to Sally’s Baking Addiction again to find that recipe.
14. Apple Pie
The Comfort of Cooking actually made a cinnamon roll inspired by apple pie, and it looks quite delicious, don’t you think? Fresh apples and cinnamon rolled into delicious pastry, and topped with icing of course, you really can’t go wrong. It’s a yummy treat all year long.
15. Overnight
And finally, visit Natasha’s Kitchen to learn how to make a batch of overnight cinnamon rolls. Cut your time down in the morning and make it easier to cook for the whole family. And the extra bout of yumminess here is that you can learn how to make them with whipped cream cheese icing on top.