Hello Beautiful People! There’s nothing quite like the smell of cinnamon and sugar swirling through your kitchen on a slow morning. And when those aromas come from a batch of homemade ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls? Pure magic. These cinnamon rolls are soft, buttery, and generously swirled with a rich cinnamon sugar filling. But the real star? That dreamy, sticky glaze that drips down the sides and makes every bite melt in your mouth. Whether you’re baking for a holiday brunch, a lazy Sunday, or just because—this is the recipe that turns any ordinary morning into something special.
What Makes These Cinnamon Rolls So Ooey-Gooey?
Brown sugar & butter filling: It melts into the dough while baking, creating pockets of gooey cinnamon goodness.
Heavy cream trick: Pouring warm cream over the rolls before baking keeps them extra soft and makes the centers ridiculously tender.
Cream cheese frosting: Slather it on while the rolls are still warm so it sinks into all the nooks and crannies.
Tips for the Best Rolls Ever:
Let your dough rise until really puffy—don’t rush it.
Use room temperature butter so it spreads evenly across the dough.
Bake until just golden brown—overbaking dries them out.
Make a double batch. Trust me.
The Ultimate Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Ingredients
Dough:
- 3/4 cup 180g warm milk
- 1 pack 7g instant veast
- 1/4 cup 50g sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup 57g melted unsalted butter
- 3 cups 360g bread flour
- 3/4 tsp 4g salt
Bottom Layer:
- 1/2 cup 113g melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup 100g brown sugar
- 1/4 cup 50g white sugar
- 2 tbsp 30g heavy cream
- 1 tsp 4g vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 tsp 1g salt
Filling:
- 2/3 cup 133g brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp 4g cinnamon
- 1/3 cup 76g softened butter
Cream Cheese Icing:
- 4 oz 113g cream cheese
- 3 tbsp 42g butter
- 1/2 tsp 2g vanilla bean paste
- 3/4 cup 90g powdered sugar
Instructions
Dough:
- Add warm milk into a large bowl and sprinkle on the yeast. Give it a little mix and then add in the sugar, eggs, and melted butter. Note: if you’re using active dry yeast, you’ll need to activate it in warm milk and sugar first before adding the other ingredients. Then add in flour and salt. Knead for about 8-10 minutes and then let rise for an hour.
Bottom Layer:
- Mix well and add to the bottom of the baking tray (before adding in the rolls!)
Filling:
- Mix together well. Spread on flattered rolled out dough. Roll the dough up tightly and cut into 8 equal pieces. Place rolls on top of the "bottom layer" and let rise about 30-45 minutes. Then bake at 350 for 22-27 min.
Cream Cheese Icing:
- Cream together the butter and cream cheese.
- Then add in vanilla and mix well. Slowly add in powdered sugar. Optional, but you can add a bit of milk or heavy cream to thin out the frosting if you'd like. Spread on top of warm rolls!
Serve Them With:
A hot cup of coffee or chai
A drizzle of maple syrup for extra indulgence
Fresh fruit to balance the sweetness (if you’re trying to feel slightly virtuous)
Your New Favorite Morning Treat
These ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls are the kind of recipe you’ll come back to again and again. They’re nostalgic, indulgent, and made to be shared—though no one would blame you for keeping the last one for yourself.
So turn on the oven, roll up your sleeves, and get ready for the coziest, stickiest, most cinnamon-packed rolls your kitchen has ever seen. So try them out and let us know in the comments below how much you enjoyed them. Dont forget to check out our lastest blog post The Ultimate Blueberry Crumble Recipe – A Summer Classic Made Simple.
