Let your bread machine do most of the work with this recipe for Bread Machine Overnight Cinnamon Rolls.
No need to worry about proofing yeast! With this recipe, you'll get thick, sweet, mouth-watering rolls that start out with dough made in a bread machine.
Fill your home with the enticing aroma of freshly baked goodies, a delightful addition to your holiday breakfast spread.
Check out all my other Best Cinnamon Roll Recipes for even more deliciousness!
Making these rolls is much easier than you might think. All you need is a bread machine recipe and basic ingredients. The dough and rolls can be made in advance, meaning all the hard work is done before bedtime.
The next morning, all you have to do is remove the cinnamon rolls from the refrigerator and bake! In no time at all you’ll have freshly-baked cinnamon rolls ready for breakfast!
This is another easy recipe to form cinnamon rolls like my Frozen Bread Cinnamon Rolls Recipe.
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Table of Contents
- Cinnamon Rolls with Bread Dough
- Wake Up to Amazing Cinnamon Rolls!
- Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Ingredients
- Expert Tip
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- How to Form the Cinnamon Rolls
- How to Slice Cinnamon Rolls
- Want to Bake the Rolls the Same Day?
- Baking Instructions
- Before You Begin!
- Storing and Reheating Tips
- Recipe FAQ's
- More Recipes to Love
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Cinnamon Rolls with Bread Dough
Using the "dough" setting on a bread machine will combine the ingredients, knead the dough and allow it to rise the first time all in the machine. The machine should beep when the dough is ready to shape and form into rolls.
Bread Machine Overnight Cinnamon Rolls are another Christmas Breakfast Recipe to help you relax and enjoy Christmas morning with your family. This recipe comes very close to tasting just like Cinnabon cinnamon rolls. Really!
Wake Up to Amazing Cinnamon Rolls!
Check out my Deliciously Simple Cinnamon Roll Digital Cookbook for even more easy cinnamon roll recipes.
Whether it's for a holiday, weekend family brunch or a quick school morning breakfast, your family will love these easy-to-make recipes!
Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls
While baking homemade yeast bread dough may seem intimidating at first glance, it's surprisingly simple because this recipe uses a bread machine to make the dough that we'll then use to form the cinnamon rolls.
So if working with yeast intimidates you, like my Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe, THIS is a recipe you definitely want to try!
With a little planning ahead of time, you'll have delicious homemade cinnamon rolls ready for breakfast that everyone will love!
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Ingredients
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Expert Tip
When preparing dough in a bread machine it's very important to add the ingredients exactly as listed in the recipe. You do not need to proof the yeast either.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Add the warm milk to the bottom of the bread machine.
Step 2: Add the vegetable oil.
Step 3: Add the beaten egg and egg whites.
Step 4: Add the sugar.
Step 5: Next add the flour, salt and then the yeast. I like to add the yeast to a little "well" in the center of the flour.
Step 6: Your bread machine should beep when the dough is ready to remove from and being forming into rolls. Look how beautiful the bread dough looks!
Step 7: Knead the dough just a few times to get it into the shape of a large round ball. It's so beautiful and easy to work with!
How to Form the Cinnamon Rolls
On a lightly flour surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle measuring 15x10 inches. Then brush the entire surface with the melted butter.
Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly on top. Then beginning at the edge closest to you, start rolling up the dough into a tight cylinder.
Press the seam tightly making sure it's sealed so nothing leaks out while baking.
Step 8: On a lightly flour surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle measuring 15x10 inches.
Step 9: Then brush the entire surface with the melted butter.
Step 10: Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly on top.
Step 11: Then beginning at the edge closest to you, start rolling up the dough into a tight cylinder.
How to Slice Cinnamon Rolls
Step 12: Using a serrated knife, I made a slice every 1 ½ inches up the cylinder. I always use my ruler to make sure I slice the rolls evenly.
Step 13: Depending on how thick you slice the rolls, you should get around 12 rolls.
Want to Bake the Rolls the Same Day?
If you want to bake them the same day, leave the cinnamon rolls covered until they have doubled in size. Then bake according to the directions below.
Step 14: Next place the bread machine cinnamon rolls in a 9X12 casserole dish that's been lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 15: Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Baking Instructions
Step 16: The next morning, remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about an hour before baking in a preheated 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 17: While the cinnamon rolls are baking, prepare the homemade cream cheese frosting. Allow the cinnamon rolls to cool for about 5 minutes before spreading your glaze on top. If you spread the glaze too soon, it will melt and not be the proper consistency.
Before You Begin!
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Storing and Reheating Tips
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Avoid stacking them to prevent the frosting from getting smudged.
Freezer: Check out my post Freezer Friendly Cinnamon Rolls for all my tips on how to freeze homemade cinnamon rolls. I even include tips on how to give these rolls as gifts over the holidays. There's even labels for you to use to make your holiday gift special!
Reheating: Warm up refrigerated or frozen rolls in the oven, microwave, or air fryer before serving.
Recipe FAQ's
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According to Google, the secret ingredient is the type of cinnamon they use. They use Makara cinnamon which is less sweet and has a lot more flavor than the traditional cinnamon we're used to purchasing in a grocery store.
For this recipe I used all purpose flour. I actually tried the recipe two times using bread flour and both times it would not come together in the bread machine.
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Bread Machine Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm milk
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 egg and 2 egg whites
- ½ cup sugar
- 4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons yeast
For the Filling:
- ½ cup melted or softened butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 tablespoons softened butter; not melted
- 2 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Dough:
- Place all the ingredients for the dough inside the bread machine in the order they are listed.
- Turn the bread machine on to the dough only cycle.
- After the cycle is completed, remove the dough and place on a lightly floured surface.
- Roll the dough out into a large rectangle about 15 inches by 10 inches.
- Brush the melted butter over the entire surface of the dough using a pastry brush.
- Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Then spread evenly over the entire surface of the bread dough.
How to Roll the Dough
- Beginning at the end closest to you, start rolling the dough up into a tight cylinder.
- Slice the dough into 12 pieces about 1 ½ inches to 2 inches thick. You can also choose to make them smaller if you prefer.
- Place the cinnamon rolls in a 9X13 baking dish that's been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
How to Bake the Cinnamon Rolls
- In the morning, remove the cinnamon rolls from the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature for about an hour. They will puff up even more.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 25 to 30 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
How to Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting
- In the bowl of a KitchenAid mixer with the paddle attachments, combine together all the ingredients until smooth making sure you scrap down the sides of the bowl.
- Allow the baked cinnamon rolls to cool for 5 minutes before spreading the cream cheese frosting on top.
Notes
This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2021 with new photos, and new information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Dani says
Does this recipe work with gluten free flour?
Lois says
This recipe uses all purpose flour, as its higher protein content gives those cinnamon rolls a lovely texture. While I haven't personally tested it with gluten-free flour, you're welcome to give it a try! You might need to tweak the amounts a bit to get the perfect consistency.
Anna says
Hi there
Did you use bread machine yeast for this recipe?
Lois says
I used regular yeast for this recipe. If all you have on hand is bread machine yeast, that will work too! Hope you enjoy the cinnamon rolls!
Rebekah says
Can these be frozen to bake at an later date?
Lois says
Yes! Please follow my tips for freezing homemade cinnamon rolls here---> https://walkingonsunshinerecipes.com/freezer-friendly-cinnamon-rolls/ There's even labels if you want to give them as gifts over the holidays. Thank you!
Kristi says
Can I substitute the oil for butter?
Lois says
No, please use oil. I can't guarantee how the recipe will turn out if you make the substitution. Thank you for visiting. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Kaye Wilson says
My machine doesn't have a dough setting..help
Lois says
Allow your bread machine to go through the first rise, then turn it off and remove the dough. Follow the instructions for forming the rolls and baking. Thank you for visiting!
Mary says
Do you have to put them in the fridge or can you go ahead and bake them when your done making them
Lois says
You can definitely bake them the same day you prepare them. Let them double in size and bake! Thanks for joining!
Bonnie says
Do you let them rise before you pit them in the fridge?
Lois says
No. Let them rise in the refrigerator overnight. Then in the morning, remove from the refrigerator and allow them to puff up again and come to room temperature...about 45 minutes? It depends on how warm your kitchen is. Thank you!
Sylvia says
Made this recipe twice and the dough is in the bread machine now for another turn. Everyone loves the cinnamon rolls. My daughter requested them for Christmas morning. Thank you for sharing.
Lois says
So glad you are enjoying the recipe. I love being able to use the bread machine to make the dough. Thank you!
Sara says
Putting these in the fridge now!
Lois says
Hope you enjoyed the recipe!
Cassandra Cecchi says
Can you use bread flour?
Lois says
For this recipe I used all purpose flour. I actually tried the recipe two times using bread flour and both times it would not come together in the bread machine.Thank you for visiting. I hope you try the recipe!