Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls
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Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with a cinnamon sugar swirl and colorful rainbow sprinkles in every bite. Topped with a sweet cream cheese icing and even more sprinkles, making them fun and festive treat for birthdays, holidays and celebrations!
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funfetti cinnamon rolls
If you love cinnamon rolls and all things funfetti, these Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls are about to be your new favorite! They have an ultra soft and fluffy texture and swirled with a colorful cinnamon sugar filling. Topped with a homemade cream cheese frosting and more sprinkles to make extra fun.
Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls make any birthday, celebration or morning special! They’re soft, fluffy and a fun twist on classic cinnamon rolls with a delicious birthday cake flavor and sprinkles baked right in.
More popular funfetti recipes to try is Funfetti Dunkaroo Dip, Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies, Funfetti Cupcakes, Baked Funfetti Donuts and Funfetti Bundt Cake.
Why You’ll Love funfetti cinnamon rolls
key ingredients
- Active dry yeast, rapid rise yeast or instant yeast: You can use either one for these, just note the rising time will vary.
- Warm milk: Activates yeast and makes the dough tender. Whole milk is preferred but you could also use low-fat milk.
- Sugar: We use both granulated white sugar and light or dark brown sugar to add sweetness.
- Eggs: We add whole eggs to add richness and structure.
- Salted butter: Adds a buttery flavor to the dough and makes the cinnamon rolls filling extra gooey. If you use unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the dough.
- Almond extract: Adds the “funfetti cake batter flavor”.
- All-purpose flour: Be sure not to add too much flour, other wise the rolls can be dry. You could also use 1/2 bread flour if you wanted your Funfetti Rolls to be a little on the chewier side.
- Rainbow sprinkles: We add lots of sprinkles for fun! Rainbow jimmies or confetti sprinkles work best to use in the rolls and you can use any sprinkles to decorate the cake. Use more or less than what the recipe calls for if you wish. Nonpareils sprinkles might bleed through the dough but could be used to add on top of the frosting.
how to make fluffy funfetti cinnamon rolls
Make the cinnamon roll dough: Warm milk and butter in a small pot on the stove or microwave until it’s 110 degrees F. Make sure it isn’t too hot and it should feel like warm bath water. I highly recommend using a food thermometer. Add the milk mixture and yeast to the bowl of a stand mixer or large bowl and whisk together until combined and the milk is frothy. Let sit for 2 minutes. Add sugar, eggs, extracts and yogurt. Mix until well combined.
Add the flour and cinnamon: Mix in with a wooden spoon until dough begins to form. Place the mixing bowl on the stand mixer and knead the dough with a dough hook for about 8 minutes until a dough ball is formed, scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times. The dough will be slightly sticky but shouldn’t stick to your hands.
First rise: Transfer the dough ball to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a warm damp towel and let dough rise for an 1 – 1 1/2 hours, or until it has doubled in size. The time will vary depending on the humidity and temperature in your home.
Roll dough out and add filling: After the dough has doubled in size, transfer to a well-floured surface and roll out to about 16×12 inch rectangle. Mix the softened butter, sugars, cinnamon, almond extract and sprinkles in a small bowl and mix with a fork until combined. Then spread the mixture over the dough, covering every inch.
Second rise: Lightly grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper. With a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut into 12 strips from the longer side dough. Roll into a cinnamon roll and place on the prepared baking dish. Cover the rolls again and place a warm damp towel on top. Let rise for another 30-45 minutes. They will get a little puffy and rise a bit.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake cinnamon rolls for 23-28 minutes or until just slightly golden brown on the edges. You want to under-bake them a little so they stay soft and gooey in the middle.
Make frosting and spread on warm rolls: While the cinnamon rolls are cooling, add all of the frosting ingredients together and beat with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth, light and fluffy. Spread the frosting over warm Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls and serve immediately. Top with more sprinkles and enjoy!
recipe tips
- Frost the cinnamon rolls immediately: The frosting on the cinnamon rolls will slightly melt into the rolls making them extra delicious and gooey! They will be perfect.
- Let the rolls get cozy in the baking pan: Let the rolls touch on all sides of the baking dish. When they rise for the second time they should get so puffy they touch, this will ensure that all of the centers and sides are nice and soft. Making them gooey!
- Extra gooey centers: Underbake the cinnamon rolls to make these ultra gooey and delicious!
- Make perfect swirls: Use a pizza cutter to slice the dough into even strips then roll each strip up into a swirl and place in your baking dish.
- Make sure the rolls won’t stick: Be sure to use parchment paper or cooking spray to the bottom of the baking pan.
- Let the dough rise: This is essential and will help make an extra soft and fluffy dough.
variations
- Add-ins: Chopped pecans, shredded coconut, walnuts, lemon zest, chocolate chips or raisins make great additions.
- Frosting/topping: Add cocoa powder, salted caramel or maple syrup to change up the flavor. Use a vanilla glaze or even white chocolate drizzle for a sweeter finish.
- Extra decadent: Pour 1 cup of heavy cream all over the tops of the cinnamon rolls so it seeps into the gaps. This will make the rolls extra gooey, rich and delicious!
- Holiday themed: Make these for any holiday or special occasion by adding themed sprinkles to the tops or food coloring to the cream cheese frosting.
- Gluten-free cinnamon rolls: Swap the regular flour for gluten-free flour.
make-ahead cinnamon rolls
If you want to save a few hours during the day, you can make these cinnamon rolls the day or night before.
- After completing steps 1-5, cover the baking pan that your sliced rolls are in and place them in the fridge.
- When you are ready to bake the cinnamon rolls, remove cinnamon rolls from the oven and bring them to room temperature so they can rise for the second time. Make sure to cover them with a warm damp towel.
- Once they are at room temperature bake accordingly to the instructions in the recipe.
- To bring the cinnamon rolls to room temperature: Leave them on the counter for 30-45 minutes before baking
leftovers & storage
Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls make great leftovers for the next morning! Simply cover the cinnamon rolls with plastic wrap or transfer them to an airtight container and store them at room temperature for 2-3 days.
If you want to store them longer, place them in the refrigerator for up to 6 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven on 350 degrees F for a few minutes.
to freeze
Prepare the rolls as directed and slice them. Place them in your baking dish and cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil. Place in the freezer for up to 2 months. When ready to bake, thaw completely and let them sit at room temperature and bake according to recipe
To freeze after baking (frosted or unfrosted), make sure they are completely cool, then cover with plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw and enjoy!
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Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup salted butter
- 1 packet active dry or rapid yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 whole large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 3/4- 4 cups all-purpose
Filling
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/3-1/4 cups rainbow sprinkles plus more for the topping
Icing
- 4 ounce cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 1- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
Instructions
- Warm milk and butter in a small pot on the stove or microwave until it's 110 degrees F. Make sure it isn't too hot and it should feel like warm bath water. I highly recommend using a food thermometer. Add the milk mixture and yeast to the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk together until combined and the milk is frothy. Let sit for 2 minutes. Add sugar, eggs, extracts and yogurt. Mix until well combined.
- Add the flour and cinnamon to the dough and mix in with a wooden spoon until dough begins to form. Place the mixing bowl on the stand mixer and knead the dough with a dough hook for about 8 minutes until a dough ball is formed, scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times. The dough will be slightly sticky but shouldn't stick to your hands. If it is too sticky add 2 tablespoons of flour. If you don't have a stand mixer you could use your hands and knead the dough on a well-floured surface.
- Transfer the dough ball to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a warm damp towel and let dough rise for an 1 – 1 1/2 hours, or until it has doubled in size. The time will vary depending on the humidity and temperature in your home. To make your towel warm, place the damp towel in the microwave for 30 seconds
- After the dough has doubled in size, transfer to a well-floured surface and roll out to about 16×12 inch rectangle. Mix the softened butter, sugars, cinnamon, almond extract and sprinkles in a small bowl and mix with a fork until combined. Then spread the mixture over the dough, covering every inch.
- Lightly grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper. With a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut into 12 strips from the longer side dough. Roll into a cinnamon roll and place on the prepared baking dish. Cover the rolls again and place a warm damp towel on top. Let rise for another 30-45 minutes. They will get a little puffy and rise a bit.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake cinnamon rolls for 23-28 minutes or until just slightly golden brown on the edges. You want to under-bake them a little so they stay soft and gooey in the middle.
- While the cinnamon rolls are cooling, add all of the frosting ingredients together and beat with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth, light and fluffy. Spread the frosting over warm Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls and serve immediately. Top with more sprinkles and enjoy!
