Print

Slow Cooker Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.7 from 106 reviews

These Slow Cooker Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with cinnamon-sugar goodness. Made in a slow cooker, they offer a convenient twist to the classic breakfast treat, allowing you to enjoy warm, freshly baked cinnamon rolls with a creamy vanilla icing right out of your slow cooker without using an oven.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup salted butter (melted)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)

Filling

  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 5 Tbsp salted butter (softened)

Slow Cooker Topping

  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Icing

  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 Tbsp salted butter
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast until combined.
  2. Warm Milk and Butter: Warm the milk in the microwave until lukewarm, approximately 20 seconds. Melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave, then whisk it into the warm milk.
  3. Mix Dough: With the mixer on the lowest speed, add the warmed milk-butter mixture and the egg into the dry ingredients. Mix for 2-3 minutes until the dough becomes less sticky and well hydrated. If the dough sticks to the bowl sides, add 1 tablespoon of flour and mix for another minute, adding more flour only if absolutely necessary. The dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky to the touch.
  4. Knead and Rest Dough: Remove the dough and knead lightly by hand on a counter for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Cover and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
  5. Make Filling: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon for the filling. Set aside.
  6. Prepare Slow Cooker: Line the slow cooker with parchment paper and lightly grease the paper with cooking spray or oil. If you plan to bake in the morning, prepare this step just before baking.
  7. Roll Dough: After resting, roll the dough into a 14×8 inch rectangle on a flat surface.
  8. Fill Dough: Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, leaving a border around the edges. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top of the butter.
  9. Form Rolls: Starting from one of the longer edges, tightly roll the dough into a log shape.
  10. Cut Rolls: Using a serrated knife or dental floss, carefully cut the log into 10-12 even slices.
  11. Arrange Rolls: Place the cut rolls in the lined slow cooker, spaced slightly apart.
  12. Add Cream Mixture: Warm the heavy cream in the microwave until lukewarm (about 15-20 seconds), add vanilla, and gently pour this over the cinnamon rolls in the slow cooker.
  13. Cook Rolls: Place a paper towel under the slow cooker lid to absorb excess moisture. Cook on high for 1 hour, then reduce to low and cook for another hour. As slow cooker temperatures vary, check rolls at about 1.5 hours to assess doneness.
  14. Remove Rolls: Once done, carefully lift the parchment with rolls out of the slow cooker and set aside to cool slightly.
  15. Prepare Icing: In the stand mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until fluffy and smooth (1-2 minutes). Add vanilla and powdered sugar, beating for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.
  16. Serve: Spread icing over the warm rolls and serve immediately. Best enjoyed the same day.

Notes

  • Make sure the milk and butter mixture is lukewarm—not hot—to avoid killing the yeast.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add flour gradually, but avoid adding too much to keep rolls soft.
  • Using dental floss to cut the rolls helps achieve clean cuts without flattening.
  • Placing a paper towel under the slow cooker lid prevents condensation from dripping onto the rolls, which can make them soggy.
  • These cinnamon rolls are best served fresh the day they are made for optimal texture and flavor.
  • For prepping the night before, assemble the rolls and refrigerate, then bake in the morning by heating the slow cooker as directed.

Keywords: slow cooker cinnamon rolls, cinnamon rolls recipe, breakfast rolls, slow cooker desserts, easy cinnamon rolls

Find it online: https://trendytasterecipes.com/slow-cooker-cinnamon-rolls-recipe/