Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls
Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk, (105-115°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
For the Filling
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
For the Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk, or more, as needed
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles, for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the granulated sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Add the remaining granulated sugar, egg, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or stand mixer with a dough hook until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead on medium-low speed.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Gently fold in 1/2 cup of rainbow sprinkles until just incorporated. Do not overmix, as the colors may bleed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Lightly grease a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 90 min
- 6
While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until a paste forms.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it into a 12x16-inch rectangle.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on one of the long edges. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of rainbow sprinkles over the filling.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Starting from the long edge opposite the clean border, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss, cut the log into 8 equal slices (about 1 1/2 inches thick).
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Arrange the cinnamon rolls in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish, leaving a little space between them. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let rise for another 20-30 minutes, or until puffy.
⏱️ 30 min
- 12
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 13
Bake the cinnamon rolls for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. If they start to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent them with foil.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 14
While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, beating until light and fluffy. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 15
Once the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for 5-10 minutes. Spread the frosting generously over the warm rolls. Immediately sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of rainbow sprinkles.
⏱️ 10 min
- 16
Serve warm and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls
For the Dough
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk, (105-115°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
For the Filling
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
For the Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk, or more, as needed
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles, for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the granulated sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Add the remaining granulated sugar, egg, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or stand mixer with a dough hook until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead on medium-low speed.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Gently fold in 1/2 cup of rainbow sprinkles until just incorporated. Do not overmix, as the colors may bleed.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Lightly grease a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 90 min - 6
While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until a paste forms.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it into a 12x16-inch rectangle.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on one of the long edges. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of rainbow sprinkles over the filling.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Starting from the long edge opposite the clean border, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss, cut the log into 8 equal slices (about 1 1/2 inches thick).
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Arrange the cinnamon rolls in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish, leaving a little space between them. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let rise for another 20-30 minutes, or until puffy.
⏱️ 30 min - 12
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 13
Bake the cinnamon rolls for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. If they start to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent them with foil.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 14
While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, beating until light and fluffy. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 15
Once the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for 5-10 minutes. Spread the frosting generously over the warm rolls. Immediately sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of rainbow sprinkles.
⏱️ 10 min - 16
Serve warm and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min