If you love cinnamon rolls but want them to taste like Christmas morning in every bite, these Sugar Cookie Cinnamon Rolls will be your new bestie! They're gooey, ultra fluffy, and taste like someone melted a sugar cookie into your favorite cozy breakfast.
Why You'll Love It
These sugar cookie cinnamon rolls are the quickest festive breakfast for busy holiday mornings. This easy dish uses simple ingredients that transform store bought cinnamon buns into a rich, sweet, sugar cookie flavored treat. The creamer melts into the rolls as they bake and makes them double in size just like Cinnabon. It creates the most plush, soft, gooey texture that everyone loves. And that icing? Ohhh weee. This sugar cookie icing adds a creamy topping that makes the whole thing pop off. It tastes like something from a fancy bakery and no one would guess it isn't homemade.
Kids love pouring the creamer and decorating the top with festive sprinkles becuase it feels like they're decorating cookies which is so fun - especially first thing in the morning!. Adults love them too because nothing beats nostalgia and warm cinnamon-y sweetness this time of year. These rolls are perfect for Christmas breakfast or a fun winter brunch with friends and family.
And y'all, the best part is that this recipe requires almost no effort. The ingredients are easy to find and anyone can make it. You can even prep it ahead of time. They reheat beautifully and stay tender all morning long. This recipe feels festive, cozy, and totally comforting. It is ideal for sharing, gifting, and spreading holiday cheer. And it tastes exactly like a sugar cookie in cinnamon roll form! You're going to love them!!
Ingredients & Substitutions
These sugar cookie cinnamon rolls use simple ingredients that bring maximum holiday flavor. Here are the ingredients along with easy substitutions.
- Cinnamon Rolls: Use two refrigerated cinnamon roll packs. I highly recommend using Grand's because they work the best!.
- Sugar Cookie Creamer: This adds sugar cookie flavor and keeps the rolls soft. Substitute vanilla creamer or another christmas flavored creamer if needed.
- Cream Cheese: Use block style cream cheese for thick icing. Let it soften before mixing.
- Powdered Sugar: This sweetens and thickens the icing. Add more for a firmer texture.
- Sugar Cookie Creamer: This thins the icing and adds flavor. Add more for a runnier icing.
- Brown Butter: This optional addition adds caramel notes. Use melted butter instead.
- Sprinkles: These add festive color. Use any style you love!
How to Make It
These cinnamon rolls are easy to prepare and bake quickly for a cozy breakfast. You got this!
- PREHEAT THE OVEN: Preheat the oven to 350F for even baking.
- ADD THE ROLLS: Add the cinnamon rolls to a greased baking dish in a single layer.
- POUR THE CREAMER: Cover the cinnamon rolls with the sugar cookie creamer.
- BAKE THE ROLLS: Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the rolls are fluffy.
- MAKE THE ICING: Using a hand mixer, blend the cream cheese, powdered sugar, creamer, and brown butter. Mix until smooth.
- TOP THE ROLLS: Pour the icing over the warm cinnamon rolls. Add sprinkles.
- SERVE: Serve these rolls warm so the icing melts into every bite.
- SAVE: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for three days.
What to Serve It With
Ahhh just imagine being a little kid and waking up to the smell of these delicoius sugar cookie cinnamon rolls!! Since you'll be up early making them, i recommend getting immediately making some hot coffee or hot chocolate! These tasty treats also taste great with salty bacon or sausage because the contrast makes every bite pop. Fresh berries help cut the sweetness and add a bright note. They seriously shine on any holiday breakfast board packed with other festive treats. You can also serve them with yogurt parfaits if you want a little balance! Here are some more of my favorite holiday sweet treats!
- Easy Sugar Cookie Dough Recipe for Decorating
- King Cake Monkey Bread
- 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
- Easy Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
- Christmas Morning Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
Recipe
Sugar Cookie Cinnamon Rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
Sugar Cookie Cinnamon Rolls
- 2 17.5 oz tubes Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls (I recommend Grands!)
- 1 Cup Sugar Cookie Coffee Creamer
Sugar Cookie Cream Cheese Icing
- 1 8 oz block Cream Cheese room temperature
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- ¼ Cup Sugar Cookie Creamer
- 3 tablespoon Brown Butter optional
- Christmas Sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Add cinnamon rolls to a baking dish and cover with sugar cookie creamer. Bake for 30 minutes.
- While they're baking, use a hand mixer to blend the cream cheese, powdered sugar, creamer, and brown butter until smooth. Pour on top of the warm cinnamon rolls and cover with sprinkles.
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