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Pioneer Woman cinnamon rolls in a round baking pan, topped with melting maple coffee frosting

Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls (Easy Copycat)

5 from 4 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 18 minutes
Servings: 18 Servings

Description

Soft, buttery homemade cinnamon rolls with a gooey cinnamon-sugar swirl and sweet maple coffee frosting. This easy Pioneer Woman cinnamon rolls recipe needs no stand mixer and can be made ahead overnight.

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet, 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Cinnamon filling

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pans
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Maple coffee frosting

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons brewed coffee
  • 2 teaspoons maple flavoring, or 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Heat the milk, oil, and sugar in a large pot over medium heat until steaming. Do not boil. Cool to 105 to 110°F.
  • Sprinkle the yeast over the warm mixture and let it sit 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Stir in 4 cups of flour until combined. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
  • Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Bake now or refrigerate overnight.
  • Roll the dough on a floured surface into a 30 x 10-inch rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Brush with melted butter. Mix the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the butter.
  • Roll into a tight log from the long side, pinch the seam, and slice into 1 1/2-inch rolls.
  • Arrange in two buttered 9-inch round pans. Cover and let rise 20 to 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
  • Whisk the powdered sugar, milk, melted butter, coffee, maple flavoring, and salt until smooth. Pour over the warm rolls and serve.

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pastry Brush
  • Two 9-inch round cake pans
  • Sharp knife or unflavored dental floss
  • Whisk and mixing bowl

Notes

  • Make ahead: Cover the unbaked rolls in their pans and refrigerate up to 12 hours. Let sit at room temperature 30 to 45 minutes before baking.
  • Storage: Keep covered at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerated up to 5 days.
  • Freezing: Freeze baked, unfrosted rolls up to 3 months. Thaw, warm, then frost.
  • No coffee: Replace the coffee in the frosting with more milk.
  • Instant yeast: Use the same amount and expect a slightly faster rise.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 328IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg