Gourmet Sheet Pan Cinnamon Rolls

Gourmet Sheet Pan Cinnamon Rolls

240 mins
medium
20 servings

Indulge in these irresistible, golden-brown cinnamon rolls baked to perfection on a sheet pan. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, these rolls are perfect for any occasion.

Cinnamon RollsEasy RecipeSheet Pan

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Rolling Pin
  • Stand mixer

Ingredients

  • 2.25 cupsWarm Milk(110°F (43°C))
  • 2.00 TbspActive Dry Yeast(3 standard packets)
  • 0.25 cupsGranulated Sugar
  • 1.00 cupsMelted Unsalted Butter
  • 0.75 cupsGranulated Sugar
  • 3.00 eachLarge Eggs(Room temperature)
  • 2.00 eachLarge Egg Yolks(Room temperature)
  • 8.00 cupsBread Flour(Spooned and leveled)
  • 1.00 TbspKosher Salt
  • 0.25 cupsSoftened Unsalted Butter
  • 0.50 cupsPacked Brown Sugar
  • 1.00 cupsUnsalted Butter(Softened)
  • 2.00 cupsPacked Brown Sugar
  • 0.25 cupsGround Cinnamon
  • 0.50 tspKosher Salt
  • 1.00 cupHeavy Cream(Optional, warmed)
  • 12.00 ozFull-Fat Cream Cheese(Softened)
  • 0.75 cupsUnsalted Butter(Softened)
  • 3.00 cupsPowdered Sugar
  • 1.00 TbspVanilla Bean Paste(Or vanilla extract)

Instructions

1

Bloom yeast: Combine yeast, warm milk, and sugar in a bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes until foamy.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

2

Make dough: Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, egg yolks, salt, and yeast mixture to a stand mixer. Whisk. Gradually add flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Knead: Knead dough for 10-15 minutes on medium speed until smooth and pulls away from the bowl. Add flour if needed.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

4

First rise: Grease a large bowl, place dough inside, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1.5-2 hours.

Estimated time: 90 minutes

5

Prep baking sheet: Spread softened butter on a baking sheet, sprinkle with brown sugar.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Divide dough: Punch down dough, divide in half, and roll out one half into a rectangle.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

7

Add filling: Spread softened butter on dough, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture, and press into butter.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

8

Cut and roll: Cut dough into strips, roll each strip into a cinnamon roll, and place on prepared baking sheet.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

9

Second rise (or refrigerate): For a second rise, cover loosely with foil and let rise for 30-60 minutes. For overnight, refrigerate covered for at least 4 hours.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

10

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

11

Optional heavy cream: Warm heavy cream, pour over risen rolls before baking.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

12

Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C).

Estimated time: 30 minutes

13

Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until smooth.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

14

Enjoy: Spread frosting on warm rolls and enjoy immediately. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Estimated time: 5 minutes