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Fluffy KitchenAid Cinnamon Roll Dough Recipe!

Fluffy KitchenAid Cinnamon Roll Dough Recipe!

By Mona - Far From The Farm
December 6, 2025
Soft fluffy KitchenAid stand mixer cinnamon roll dough made from scratch. Budget friendly sweet dough perfect for breakfast bakes!
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Makes: 10 very large bakery style cinnamon rolls!
Approximate cost $7
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 very large bakery style cinnamon rolls!
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 411
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Making the dough
  • 1 ⅓ cups warm water
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 3 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup salted butter, softened
  • 4 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
Making the filling
  • ½ cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon - (or 1 tbsp cinnamon + 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice for a cozy fall twist!)
Making the perfect cream cheese frosting
  • ½ cup salted butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 - 2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • KitchenAid mixer with dough hook and mixing bowl any large stand mixer with a dough hook should work fine
  • large mixing bowl
  • Measuring jug
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp bread knife or bench scraper
  • Baking Dish
  • small bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Pour the warm water into your stand mixer bowl. Add the sugar and yeast, stir gently, and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until the top looks foamy.
    If it stays flat, your yeast is not active, so start again with a fresh packet.
  2. Add in the egg and the softened butter. It will blend in as the dough mixes, so do not worry if you still see pieces.
  3. Add the flour on top of the mixture.
    Sprinkle the salt over the flour so everything blends evenly once the mixer starts kneading.
  4. Attach your dough hook.
    Mix on low until the ingredients come together into a rough dough.
    Turn the mixer to medium and knead for 7 to 8 minutes until the dough becomes smooth, soft and elastic.
    If the dough feels sticky, add flour one tablespoon at a time.
    If it feels dry, add water one teaspoon at a time.
  5. When your dough is finished mixing, remove it and shape it into a ball. Lightly oil the mixer bowl and place the dough back in it.
    Covering with plastic wrap, let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  6. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
  7. Once the dough has risen, lightly flour your counter. Roll the dough into a large rectangle, roughly 18 x 12 inches.
    Spread out 1/2 cup of softened butter all over the top side of the dough.
    Then sprinkle on the cinnamon sugar mixture, all the way to the edges. Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log.
    Slice into 12 to 14 rolls using a sharp bread knife or unflavored dental floss.
  8. Place the rolls in a 9 x 13 dish. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a towel.
    If you're making them to eat same day you'll now let them rise for 30 to 45 minutes until puffy.
    Delay this second rise step if you want to make them ahead of time like this:
  9. Two Ways to Prep These Cinnamon Rolls for Later
    Now at this point, if you want to make these rolls ahead of time, you have two really helpful options. Both work beautifully and still give you warm, fresh cinnamon rolls without any morning stress.
    Just pause the recipe here before the second rise and choose whichever path fits your day!
    Option 1. Refrigerate Overnight
    Perfect for next day baking, they rise slowly in the fridge and turn out soft, fluffy and perfect!
    Keep the sliced rolls in the dish you want to eventually bake these in
    Cover tightly with plastic wrap
    Refrigerate up to 24 hours
    When ready to bake, remove from the fridge and let them sit at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes so they can complete their second rise
    Bake as normal
    Option 2. Freeze Before Baking
    Great for stocking your freezer. They come out tasting just as fresh as a brand new batch. recipe here. The second rise will happen later!
    Place the sliced rolls on a cookie sheet, and freeze until firm
    Transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months
    Thaw overnight in the fridge
    Let rise at room temperature for about 45 minutes
    Bake as normal
  10. No matter which path you took (same day, overnight in the fridge, or thawed from frozen), once your rolls have finished their second rise they are ready for the oven!
    Bake in a 350°F preheated oven, for 18 to 20 minutes until golden on top.
    If you are using a glass dish, add 2 to 3 extra minutes so the centers bake through properly.
  11. While the rolls bake it's time to mix up the cream cheese frosting as follows:
    Beat the softened butter and softened cream cheese until smooth.
    Add the powdered sugar and vanilla.
    Mix until creamy and spreadable.
    Add a little more powdered sugar or a splash of milk to get your perfect texture.
  12. Spread the frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls so it melts into the spirals. Serve immediately for the best soft, gooey cinnamon rolls. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This dough is incredibly versatile. Use it for cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, monkey bread, fruit rolls, sweet braids and more.
  • Cold butter gives the dough a soft, tender richness.
  • If you have a colder kitchen, let the dough rise in the oven with the light on.
  • Tip for soft centers: pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of cream or half and half into the base of your baking dish before adding the rolls.
 

Storage

  • Refrigerate dough for up to 2 days after the first rise
Freeze dough tightly wrapped for up to 2 months
Thaw overnight in fridge, then let rise 30 - 45 minutes before shaping
 

Related Recipes:

See all our Cinnamon Roll Dough Recipes HERE!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 244mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 3gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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