Best Ever Cinnamon Buns Recipe
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Best Ever Cinnamon Buns

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This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (216)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen buns
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup milk

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, and let stand for 3 minutes. Add cake mix, 1 cup flour, eggs, oil, and salt; beat well. Stir in remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
  2. Knead on well floured surface for about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the dough surface. Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. Punch down, and divide into two equal parts. Roll out each section on a lightly floured surface. Spread each with softened butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
  5. Roll up like jelly rolls and cut buns 1 1/2 inches thick with a piece of dental floss or a dull knife. Place in greased baking pans, and allow to rise until doubled.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Meanwhile, combine confectioners sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla, and milk. Remove baked buns from oven and drizzle with frosting.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 367 | Total Fat: 12.4g | Cholesterol: 43mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2003 by FlourGirl   view full review
A fantastic cinnamon roll recipe that my Husband asks me to make again and again so he can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by NMJUNKO   view full review
Heavenly! These rise very slowly in the refrigerator, so you can make them say, in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2005 by gardengirl   view full review
I made this for Christmas Breakfast, and it was a real hit with the family - light and fluffy,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by ANDREALYNNTANNER   view full review
These cinnamon buns were awesome. It made a lot more, It made 45 huge cinnamon buns. I opted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2003 by sanjuangallery   view full review
These are great!I made them in afternoon, refrigerated overnight and made these excellent...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2003 by HEINZWORTH   view full review
Wow! Highly recommended. Easy and very tasty. I used equal parts of brown and white sugar,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2011 by Annie B   view full review
Family told me this was a "grand slam". Can't do better than that. One adjustment. Don't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by TECUMSEH223   view full review
I have made cinnamon rolls for years and this is the best I have found. My friends love it and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by JEANETTELN   view full review
This recipe is wonderful! My husband says he'll never eat another "Cinnabon" again after...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2003 by ZPATTAJO   view full review
I made these buns on a Saturday morning for the kids brunch. I made the mistake of running out...

 

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