How to Make Cinnamon Rolls

A warm, tender, and freshly iced cinnamon roll sounds good just about any time of the day. Follow these simple steps and see exactly how to make these tasty homemade treats.

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How to Make Cinnamon Rolls

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Cinnamon rolls are a classic weekend dish. This lightened version uses fat-free milk and less butter in the dough.

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Step One: Main Ingredients

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Combine brown sugar and cinnamon.

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Step Two: Roll Dough

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Place dough on a lightly floured surface; roll dough into an 18 x 11-inch rectangle.

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Step Three: Add Butter

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Brush melted butter over dough.

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Step Four: Add Brown Sugar Mixture

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Sprinkle dough evenly with brown sugar mixture.

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Step Five: Roll Up Dough

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Beginning with a long side, roll up dough tightly, jelly-roll fashion.

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Step Six: Pinch Dough

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Pinch the seam to seal. Do not seal the ends of the roll.

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Step Seven: Slice and Bake Rolls

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Cut roll into 1-inch slices. Arrange slices in glass or ceramic baking dishes coated with cooking spray. You can also use a metal baking pan. Just decrease the oven temperature by 25°. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, and bake until the rolls are lightly browned.

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Step Eight: Make Icing

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Combine icing ingredients in a bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth.

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Step Nine: Spread and Serve

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Spread the icing over the warm rolls, and serve immediately.

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How to Make Cinnamon Rolls

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Step One: Main Ingredients

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Step Two: Roll Dough

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Step Three: Add Butter

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Step Four: Add Brown Sugar Mixture

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Step Five: Roll Up Dough

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Step Six: Pinch Dough

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Step Seven: Slice and Bake Rolls

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Step Eight: Make Icing

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Step Nine: Spread and Serve

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How to Make Cinnamon Rolls

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Step One: Main Ingredients

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Step Two: Roll Dough

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Step Three: Add Butter

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Step Four: Add Brown Sugar Mixture

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Step Five: Roll Up Dough

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Step Six: Pinch Dough

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Step Seven: Slice and Bake Rolls

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Step Eight: Make Icing

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Step Nine: Spread and Serve

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