Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Buns
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There are certain recipes that you know just from the title that they will taste awesome! Sometimes, you have to scroll down to see the list of ingredients to confirm that it will be something amazing 🤩. I think today’s title speaks for itself! Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Buns… yum!
 
Who doesn’t like cinnamon buns? I’m sure there is someone out there who doesn’t like them, but in general, these little spiral buns are pretty tasty for most of us! On the calorie side, they’re very dangerous… lol! What makes them taste even better is the cream cheese icing. I have to say that these Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Buns are sinfully delicious 😋!
 
Most of you will go buy them from the bakery or enjoy one at Cinnabon®. Actually, you don’t have to buy them anymore. Making a cinnamon bun recipe is actually pretty easy, especially if you have a bread machine at home. For those of you who don’t own a bread machine, these Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Buns are still super easy, especially if you own a stand mixer. Now, for those of you who don’t own either one, put it on your Christmas list 🎄… it’s something every household should own, and it makes life a lot easier!
 
In this video, I could’ve shown you how to make them without a stand mixer, but I didn’t because I felt lazy – it happens once in a while! Whichever method you choose, making Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Buns is really not that difficult. Mix, let the dough rise a couple of times, and that’s about it.
 
Many of you may think it’s hard to make them; in fact, it’s a super-easy recipe. If you have little ones 👧👱‍♂️ at home, this is a great recipe they can participate in.
Bon Appétit!🍽
 
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Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Buns

Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Buns

These taste just like the ones from Cinnabon but even better because they're homemade! They are sinfully delicious!
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Servings 12 buns

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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

DOUGH

  • 1 cup warm milk (between 105-110ºF)
  • 2 tsp. active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (substitute honey)
  • 4 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 large free-run eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

FILLING

  • 1 cup brown sugar such as demerara, packed
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened, plus more to grease the baking dish
  • 2 tbsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

ICING

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 package (4 oz.) light cream cheese, softened tips & tricks
  • 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar tips & tricks
  • 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp. kosher salt

Directions
 

DOUGH

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine milk, yeast and granulated sugar; let it stand for 10 minutes until foamy and bubbly.
  • If your kitchen is cold, turn the oven on at 350ºF for 2 minutes to warm up; turn it off. This will be the draft-free area for the dough to rise.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, beat eggs. Add melted butter and vanilla; stir to combine and set aside.
  • Add egg mixture and then flour mixture to the yeast. Insert the dough hook and on speed 3, process until it forms a ball around the attachment, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and form a ball by pulling it under.
  • Transfer the dough into a large bowl and cover with a damp towel.
  • Transfer to the oven (with the heat off) and let it rise for 1 hour.
  • Grease a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray (butter flavored preferably); set aside.
  • Remove from its draft-free spot and punch the air out. Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface.
  • Roll the dough into a 15 x 23-inch rectangle.

FILLING

  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, butter and cinnamon; stir until well-blended. Add walnuts and stir to combine.
  • Add the filling to the dough and spread it out evenly, leaving about 1-inch from the edge of the dough.
  • Roll the longer side of the dough tightly to the other side; cut the ends to make it even.
  • Using a bench scraper, cut the dough into 12 even pieces.
  • Transfer them to the prepared baking dish and cover with a towel. Let it proof for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the top rack and preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Transfer the cinnamon buns into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. While the cinnamon buns are baking, make the icing...

ICING

  • In a small bowl, combine all the frosting ingredients; stir until well mixed and set aside.
  • Remove the buns from the heat and place a large baking sheet lined with a silicone mat upside down over the baking dish. Carefully but quickly invert the baking dish (instead of being at the bottom, all the sugar mixture will be on the top).
  • Spread half of the frosting mixture on the buns. Let it sit for 10 minutes before spreading on the remaining frosting.

Notes

Footnote: Cooked and iced cinnamon buns freeze well. Place them separately in the freezer and when frozen, transfer them to a container and back to the freezer.
 

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