Description

Cozy, sweet, and irresistibly soft Cinnamon Rolls with a rich cinnamon swirl and creamy plant-based frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these light rolls are made with simple pantry ingredients and topped with a luscious, smooth frosting that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup plant-based milk, lukewarm
1/4 cup sugar, divided
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup plant-based butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)

Cinnamon Filling

1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup plant-based butter, softened
Optional: 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)

Plant-Based Frosting

1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup plant-based butter, softened
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
2–3 tbsp plant-based milk
1/2 tsp natural gelling agent

Instructions

Prepare the Dough: Warm the plant-based milk until lukewarm. Dissolve the active dry yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in the milk and let it sit until frothy, indicating the yeast is activated. In a large bowl, mix the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture, vanilla extract, and softened plant-based butter to the flour, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
Make the Cinnamon Filling: Combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, plant-based butter, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (if using) until it forms a thick, spreadable paste that will provide the warm, sweet swirl.
Shape the Rolls: Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly across the dough. Carefully roll the dough from one long edge to the other to form a log. Cut the log into equal slices and place each piece in a greased baking dish, leaving space between slices for rising.
Second Rise and Bake: Cover the rolls loosely and let them rise once more for 30 to 45 minutes until puffy. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit). Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked.
Prepare the Plant-Based Frosting: While the rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar, softened plant-based butter, vanilla extract, plant-based milk, and natural gelling agent until smooth and creamy with a spreadable consistency.
Frost and Serve: Allow the baked rolls to cool slightly. Generously spread the creamy frosting on top of the warm rolls. Serve immediately for the best experience.

Notes

Use fresh active dry yeast to ensure proper rising and fluffier rolls.
Avoid adding too much flour during kneading to keep rolls soft.
Roll out dough evenly to ensure uniform baking and filling distribution.
Allow dough to rise fully twice to achieve maximum fluffiness.
Spread frosting while rolls are warm to allow it to melt perfectly into the rolls.

Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 320
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: cinnamon rolls, plant-based frosting, vegan cinnamon rolls, breakfast rolls, sweet rolls, homemade cinnamon rolls