Cinnamon Rolls – Soft Swirled Dough with Gooey Filling and Vanilla Glaze

Cinnamon Rolls are a classic European-style sweet pastry built on soft dough, gooey cinnamon filling, and a glossy glaze finish.

As the rolls bake, the layers expand and soften while the sugar-butter filling melts into a sticky, rich swirl. Once out of the oven, the glaze is poured over the top, slowly dripping into the folds.

The final texture is fluffy, moist, and slightly sticky with a smooth icing layer.

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Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

For the dough
300 g flour
1 teaspoon yeast
50 g sugar
150 ml warm milk
1 egg
40 g butter
½ teaspoon salt

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For the filling
60 g butter (softened)
80 g brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon

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For the glaze
100 g powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Step-by-step cooking

Step 1 – Make dough
Mix flour, yeast, sugar, milk, egg, butter, and salt. Knead until smooth.

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Step 2 – First rise
Let dough rise until doubled in size.

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Step 3 – Roll out
Roll dough into a rectangle.

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Step 4 – Add filling
Spread butter, then sprinkle sugar and cinnamon evenly.

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Step 5 – Roll and cut
Roll tightly and slice into pieces.

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Step 6 – Second rise
Let rolls rest and rise again.

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Step 7 – Bake
Bake at 180°C until golden and soft.

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Step 8 – Make glaze
Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

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Step 9 – Finish
Pour glaze over warm rolls and let it drip.

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Pro Tips
Do not overbake to keep rolls soft.
Pour glaze while rolls are still warm.
Use brown sugar for deeper flavor.

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Why This Performs
Glaze drip visual
Swirl cross-section
Soft pull-apart texture
High comfort dessert appeal